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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Parkside | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 67% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| 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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $237 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Parkside | ||
| 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 Parkside based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 3,947 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Parkside?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 53% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.2% higher at Parkside than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($14,568.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Southern Illinois University ($8,510 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 33.3% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($7,966 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than University of Wisconsin Parkside (98% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 58.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($11,269 vs. $7,098)
Southern Illinois University vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 62 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (44% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $6,800 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $41,000)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $465 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($22,500 vs. $22,965)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($232 vs. $237)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/