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SIUE Northern Illinois University of Dayton Ohio University ISU University of Toledo Southeast Missouri State University Illinois Miami EIU Cleveland State WMU| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Wright State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Wright State | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 913/1168 | ||
| 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 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 40% | ||
| 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 | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Wright State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Wright State based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 9,678 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Wright State?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 12.2% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($10,814.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.9% higher at Wright State than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($20,232.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than Southern Illinois University ($15,650 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 0.6% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($10,622 vs. $10,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Wright State University Main Campus (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 27.1% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($11,269 vs. $8,867)
Southern Illinois University vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Main Campus (1034) is 2 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Wright State students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Wright State? 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 and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $4,400 more per year than Wright State 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 graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Wright State 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/