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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IUPUI IU| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | University of Indianapolis | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 5,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #611 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | uindy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $33,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $33,252 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $11,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $22,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $26,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 9,869 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 7,514 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 960/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Southern Illinois University | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than University of Indianapolis based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 5,018 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. University of Indianapolis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or University of Indianapolis?
- University of Indianapolis is 245% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($33,252.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 245% higher at University of Indianapolis than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($33,252.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than University of Indianapolis ($16,990 vs. $22,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 11.4% lower than costs at University of Indianapolis ($10,622 vs. $11,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Indianapolis than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Indianapolis students is 139.2% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($26,961 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. University of Indianapolis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or University of Indianapolis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Indianapolis or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 2 points higher than at University of Indianapolis (1030)
- Incoming University of Indianapolis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Indianapolis students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than University of Indianapolis (76.1%)
Southern Illinois University vs. University of Indianapolis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or University of Indianapolis? 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 University of Indianapolis and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at University of Indianapolis is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $4,000 more per year than University of Indianapolis graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $43,800)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More University of Indianapolis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/