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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia University of Missouri-Kansas City Northwest| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | University of Central Missouri | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Central | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $232 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Central | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 11,107 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Central?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 19.9% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.8% higher at Central than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($16,080.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than Southern Illinois University ($15,117 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 9.5% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,699 vs. $10,622)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale as University of Central Missouri (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 72.9% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($11,269 vs. $6,517)
Southern Illinois University vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 22 points higher than at Central (1010)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Central (71.3%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Central? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Central and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $6,300 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $41,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $59 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($22,441 vs. $22,500)
- University of Central Missouri and Southern Illinois University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($232 vs. $232)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/