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SIUE Northern Illinois CMU GVSU Oakland WSU Michigan State ISU Eastern Michigan University Michigan Tech Michigan Southeast Missouri State University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Western Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | WMU | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,359 | 16,693 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $15,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $18,998 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,114 | $11,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,131 | $20,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,408 | $8,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 91% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,401 | 20,100 | ||
| Admitted | 9,407 | 17,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $275 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (16,693 students vs. 11,359 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or WMU?
- Western Michigan University is 57.7% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($15,198.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.1% higher at WMU than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($18,998.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than WMU ($16,131 vs. $20,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 3.4% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($11,713 vs. $12,114)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Western Michigan University (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 51% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($12,408 vs. $8,217)
Southern Illinois University vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 2 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than WMU (84.7%)
Southern Illinois University vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or WMU? 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 WMU and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (56% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $47,800)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $4,133 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,633)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($232 vs. $275)
- More WMU 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/