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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 | Williamson Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | WCC | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Franklin, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 60 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | williamsoncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | WCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $12,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $10,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $14,001 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | WCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Southern Illinois University | WCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | WCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | N/A |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | WCC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | WCC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | WCC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than WCC based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 60 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. WCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or WCC?
- Williamson Christian College is 34.5% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($12,960.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.5% higher at WCC than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($12,960.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williamson Christian College than Southern Illinois University ($10,299 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 33.5% lower than costs at Williamson Christian College ($10,622 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Williamson Christian College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williamson Christian College students is 24.2% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($14,001 vs. $11,269)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or WCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCC or Southern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman WCC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
Southern Illinois University vs. WCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or WCC? 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 WCC and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at WCC is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 44%)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCC students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/