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SIUE Northern Illinois South Dakota State University ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU University of Minnesota-Duluth WMU Western Illinois University NDSU UIC| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | University of North Dakota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | University of North Dakota | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Grand Forks, ND | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 13,876 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #384 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | und.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | University of North Dakota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $9,237 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $13,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $17,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $6,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 86% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 6,597 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 5,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | University of North Dakota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $54,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $253 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | University of North Dakota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Dakota is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (13,876 students vs. 11,107 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. University of North Dakota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or University of North Dakota?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 4.3% more expensive to attend than University of North Dakota for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $9,237.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.8% higher at University of North Dakota than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($13,856.00 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 North Dakota ($16,990 vs. $17,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Dakota are 4.4% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,170 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than University of North Dakota (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 76.4% larger than aid received University of North Dakota ($11,269 vs. $6,387)
Southern Illinois University vs. University of North Dakota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or University of North Dakota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of North Dakota or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at University of North Dakota (1088) is 56 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming University of North Dakota students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman University of North Dakota students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than University of North Dakota (83.3%)
Southern Illinois University vs. University of North Dakota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or University of North Dakota? 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 North Dakota and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at University of North Dakota is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (54% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of North Dakota earn on average $6,900 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($54,700 vs. $47,800)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Dakota graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,500)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Dakota graduates. ($232 vs. $253)
- More University of North Dakota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/