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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 | Wright State University Lake Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Celina, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 1,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #1032 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $7,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $16,654 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $11,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $5,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 660 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 659 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 99.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 41.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 790/890 | ||
| 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 26, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Wright State University-Lake Campus based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 1,294 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Wright State University-Lake Campus?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 33.2% more expensive to attend than Wright State University-Lake Campus for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $7,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.8% higher at Wright State University-Lake Campus than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($16,654.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Lake Campus than Southern Illinois University ($11,585 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 8.3% lower than costs at Wright State University Lake Campus ($10,622 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Wright State University Lake Campus (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 95.1% larger than aid received Wright State University Lake Campus ($11,269 vs. $5,775)
Southern Illinois University vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Wright State University-Lake Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State University-Lake Campus or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 63 points higher than at Wright State University-Lake Campus (969)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Wright State University-Lake Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman Wright State University-Lake Campus students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Wright State University-Lake Campus? 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 Wright State University-Lake Campus and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Wright State University Lake Campus (44% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $4,400 more per year than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $43,400)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/