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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,359 | 24,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | #352 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $9,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $26,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,114 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,131 | $14,946 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,408 | $13,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 78% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,401 | 27,837 | ||
| Admitted | 9,407 | 27,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 97.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $206 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Ole Miss | ||
| 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
- University of Mississippi is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (24,043 students vs. 11,359 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Ole Miss?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $9,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 178.3% higher at Ole Miss than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($26,820.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than Southern Illinois University ($14,946 vs. $16,131)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mississippi are 0.6% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($12,040 vs. $12,114)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than University of Mississippi (93% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 5.3% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($13,070 vs. $12,408)
Southern Illinois University vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 86 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Southern Illinois University (90.4%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Ole Miss? 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 Ole Miss and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $4,900 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $47,800)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,500)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($206 vs. $232)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/