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SIUE Northern Illinois Tarleton ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University Angelo State UIC University of Missouri-Columbia| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | West Texas A & M University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/23 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $211 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 9,242 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or West Texas A & M University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 51.3% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at Southern Illinois University than West Texas A & M University ($9,638.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than West Texas A & M University ($16,990 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 7.7% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,860 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than West Texas A & M University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 50.3% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($11,269 vs. $7,500)
Southern Illinois University vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 61 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or West Texas A & M University? 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 West Texas A & M University and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than West Texas A & M University (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $3,700 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More West Texas A & M University 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/