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SIUE Northern Illinois University of Alabama at Birmingham ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois Auburn EIU Alabama WMU Western Illinois University UIC| University of Alabama at Huntsville | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UA Huntsville | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 |
UA Huntsville | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $232 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than UA Huntsville based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 9,237 students)
UA Huntsville vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or Southern Illinois University?
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is 5% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($10,120.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.8% higher at UA Huntsville than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($23,012.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than UA Huntsville ($16,990 vs. $18,588)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 4.7% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Huntsville ($10,622 vs. $11,122)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than University of Alabama at Huntsville (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 25.4% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($11,269 vs. $8,983)
UA Huntsville vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or Southern Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Illinois University or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Huntsville (1221) is 189 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming UA Huntsville students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman UA Huntsville students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than UA Huntsville (78.1%)
UA Huntsville vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville or Southern Illinois University? 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 Southern Illinois University and UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at UA Huntsville is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Alabama at Huntsville earn on average $2,700 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $47,800)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UA Huntsville graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,500)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than UA Huntsville graduates. ($232 vs. $242)
- More UA Huntsville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/