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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 | Wilmington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Wilmington College | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Wilmington, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,359 | 964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | wilmington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Wilmington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $29,837 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $29,837 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,114 | $11,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,131 | $24,915 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,408 | $16,805 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Wilmington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,401 | 1,877 | ||
| Admitted | 9,407 | 1,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 860/1050 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Wilmington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Wilmington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Wilmington College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Wilmington College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Wilmington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Wilmington College based on total student enrollment (11,359 students vs. 964 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Wilmington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Wilmington College?
- Wilmington College is 209.6% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($29,837.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 209.6% higher at Wilmington College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($29,837.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Wilmington College ($16,131 vs. $24,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilmington College are 5.4% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($11,495 vs. $12,114)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilmington College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilmington College students is 35.4% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($16,805 vs. $12,408)
Southern Illinois University vs. Wilmington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Wilmington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilmington College or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 66 points higher than at Wilmington College (966)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Wilmington College (21)
- Accepted freshman Wilmington College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Wilmington College (84.6%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Wilmington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Wilmington 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 Wilmington College and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Wilmington College is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $7,800 more per year than Wilmington College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $40,000)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilmington College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Wilmington College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Wilmington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/