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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 | William Jewell College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | William Jewell College | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Liberty, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,359 | 886 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | jewell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | William Jewell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $18,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $18,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,114 | $11,381 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,131 | $17,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,408 | $16,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | William Jewell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,401 | 2,132 | ||
| Admitted | 9,407 | 731 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 34.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 960/1120 | ||
| 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 | William Jewell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | William Jewell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | William Jewell College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | William Jewell College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | William Jewell 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
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than William Jewell College based on total student enrollment (11,359 students vs. 886 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. William Jewell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or William Jewell College?
- William Jewell College is 93% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($18,600.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93% higher at William Jewell College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($18,600.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than William Jewell College ($16,131 vs. $17,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Jewell College are 6.4% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($11,381 vs. $12,114)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Jewell College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Jewell College students is 36.4% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($16,922 vs. $12,408)
Southern Illinois University vs. William Jewell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or William Jewell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Jewell College or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at William Jewell College (1160) is 128 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming William Jewell College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman William Jewell College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than William Jewell College (34.3%)
Southern Illinois University vs. William Jewell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or William Jewell 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 William Jewell College and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at William Jewell College is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (63% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from William Jewell College earn on average $700 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $47,800)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than William Jewell College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than William Jewell College graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More William Jewell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/