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SIUE Northern Illinois University of Missouri-Kansas City Iowa Truman State Arkansas IU Purdue Michigan State Nebraska Missouri State University-Springfield OU| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | University of Missouri Columbia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 87% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $226 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 11,107 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($10,452.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 215.8% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($30,441.00 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 Missouri-Columbia ($16,990 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 2.5% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($10,622 vs. $10,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than University of Missouri Columbia (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 2.4% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($11,545 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 171 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (79.1%)
Southern Illinois University vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 Missouri-Columbia and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (69% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $6,400 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $47,800)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $617 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($21,883 vs. $22,500)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($226 vs. $232)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/