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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU Lewis University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | UC Blue Ash College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Blue Ash | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Blue Ash, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 6,569 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Blue Ash | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $6,054 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $14,852 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $12,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $5,628 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 77% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Blue Ash | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Blue Ash | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Blue Ash | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $237 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Blue Ash | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Blue Ash | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Blue Ash | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Blue Ash based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 6,569 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Blue Ash Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Blue Ash?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 59.2% more expensive to attend than Blue Ash for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $6,054.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.1% higher at Blue Ash than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($14,852.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at UC Blue Ash College than Southern Illinois University ($12,474 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 21% lower than costs at UC Blue Ash College ($10,622 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than UC Blue Ash College (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 100.2% larger than aid received UC Blue Ash College ($11,269 vs. $5,628)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Blue Ash? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Blue Ash or Southern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Blue Ash (2.91)
Southern Illinois University vs. Blue Ash Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Blue Ash? 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 Blue Ash and Southern Illinois University.
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $2,200 more per year than Blue Ash graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $45,600)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Blue Ash graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Blue Ash graduates. ($232 vs. $237)
- More Blue Ash graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/