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SIUE Northern Illinois Iowa ISU ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | University of Northern Iowa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | UNI | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1020/1330 | ||
| 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 | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $213 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | UNI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than UNI based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 8,945 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or UNI?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 18.8% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.9% higher at UNI than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($19,265.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Southern Illinois University ($15,782 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 13.7% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,343 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than University of Northern Iowa (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 75.7% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($11,269 vs. $6,412)
Southern Illinois University vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (1050) is 18 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming UNI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or UNI? 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 UNI and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (67% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $100 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $1,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($20,625 vs. $22,500)
- UNI graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($213 vs. $232)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/