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SIUE Northern Illinois Campbellsville University ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia Eastern| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | University of the Cumberlands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Cumberland College | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Williamsburg, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 18,053 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #952 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | ucumberlands.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Cumberland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $9,875 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $9,875 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $14,337 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Cumberland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Cumberland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Cumberland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $13,956 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $144 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Cumberland College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Cumberland College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Cumberland College | ||
| 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 the Cumberlands is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (18,053 students vs. 11,107 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Cumberland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Cumberland College?
- University of the Cumberlands is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($9,875.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Cumberland College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,875.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Cumberlands than Southern Illinois University ($14,337 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 14.2% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,300 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Cumberlands than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 14.7% larger than aid received University of the Cumberlands ($11,269 vs. $9,822)
Southern Illinois University vs. Cumberland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Cumberland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cumberland College or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 10 points higher than at Cumberland College (1022)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Cumberland College (22)
- Accepted freshman Cumberland College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Cumberland College (83%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Cumberland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Cumberland College? 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 Cumberland College and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than University of the Cumberlands (44% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $11,100 more per year than Cumberland College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $36,700)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $8,544 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($13,956 vs. $22,500)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($144 vs. $232)
- More Cumberland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/