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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU Lewis University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | VanderCook College of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | VCM | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 263 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | vandercook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | VCM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $27,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $27,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $7,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $12,436 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $27,884 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | VCM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 22 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 22 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 890/1160 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | VCM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | VCM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | VCM | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 21% | ||
| % 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 | VCM | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | VCM | ||
| 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
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than VCM based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 263 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. VCM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or VCM?
- VanderCook College of Music is 187.1% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($27,670.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.1% higher at VCM than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($27,670.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at VanderCook College of Music than Southern Illinois University ($12,436 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 41.6% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($7,500 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by VanderCook College of Music students is 147.4% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($27,884 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. VCM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or VCM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCM or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at VanderCook College of Music (1107) is 75 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming VCM students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at VCM (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. VCM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or VCM? 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 VCM and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at VCM is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (45% vs. 44%)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VCM graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than VCM graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More VCM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/