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SIUE Northern Illinois Middle Tennessee State University UT Martin Arkansas State University Ole Miss ISU Tennessee Southeast Missouri State University Illinois UTC EIU| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | University of Memphis | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Memphis | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 930/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $261 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 11,107 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Memphis?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at Memphis than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($12,576.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Southern Illinois University ($13,873 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 4.9% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,126 vs. $10,622)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale as University of Memphis (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 17.1% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($11,269 vs. $9,625)
Southern Illinois University vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 3 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than University of Memphis (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $5,600 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,200)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,250)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($232 vs. $261)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/