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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU Lander University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | University of South Carolina Upstate | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $232 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| 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
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than University of South Carolina-Upstate based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 4,913 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 16.3% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($22,170.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than Southern Illinois University ($13,835 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 11.6% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,520 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 6.8% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($12,038 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or University of South Carolina-Upstate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of South Carolina-Upstate or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 82 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (78.6%)
Southern Illinois University vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or University of South Carolina-Upstate? 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 South Carolina-Upstate and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $8,500 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $39,300)
- University of South Carolina Upstate and Southern Illinois University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($22,500 vs. $22,500)
- University of South Carolina Upstate and Southern Illinois University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($232 vs. $232)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/