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Clemson Florida UofSC SIUE Northern Illinois Mercer Florida State Auburn KSU Georgia State Alabama Georgia Tech| University of Georgia | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 40,607 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,180 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,559 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
Georgia | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,320 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 16,729 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 900/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $232 |
Diversity |
Georgia | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Georgia is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (40,607 students vs. 11,107 students)
Georgia vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or Southern Illinois University?
- University of Georgia is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 199.1% higher at Georgia than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($28,830.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Georgia ($16,990 vs. $17,180)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 2.7% lower than costs at University of Georgia ($10,622 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than University of Georgia (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Georgia students is 2.6% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($11,559 vs. $11,269)
Georgia vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia 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 Georgia .
- The average SAT score at University of Georgia (1252) is 220 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Georgia students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Georgia (42.5%)
Georgia vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (82% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Georgia earn on average $8,600 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $47,800)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $3,354 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($19,146 vs. $22,500)
- Georgia graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($197 vs. $232)
- More Georgia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/