Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Boise State Washington State SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois MSU ISU EIU WMU UO| University of Idaho | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Idaho | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,507 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | siuc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Idaho | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,182 | $9,638 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,418 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,898 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,954 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,105 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Idaho | Southern Illinois University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,393 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 9,891 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Idaho | Southern Illinois University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Idaho | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $232 |
Diversity |
Idaho | Southern Illinois University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Idaho | Southern Illinois University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 57% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | 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
- University of Idaho is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (11,507 students vs. 11,107 students)
Idaho vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or Southern Illinois University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 55.9% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $6,182.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.7% higher at Idaho than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($25,418.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Idaho than Southern Illinois University ($14,954 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 7.3% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,898 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 1.5% larger than aid received University of Idaho ($11,269 vs. $11,105)
Idaho vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho 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 Idaho .
- The average SAT score at University of Idaho (1061) is 29 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Idaho students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Idaho 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 (91.5%) than Idaho (73.9%)
Idaho vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho 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 Idaho.
- The graduation rate at Idaho is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $900 more per year than Idaho graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $46,900)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $1,779 lower median federal student loan debt than Idaho graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,279)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Idaho graduates. ($232 vs. $251)
- More Idaho graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/