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Overview |
UIC | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 98% |
Admission |
UIC | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UIC | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $232 |
Diversity |
UIC | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UIC | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UIC | 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 Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 11,107 students)
UIC vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Southern Illinois University?
- University of Illinois at Chicago is 13.8% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($10,970.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.4% higher at UIC than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($25,578.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Southern Illinois University ($10,384 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 35.6% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($10,622 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than University of Illinois at Chicago (98% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Chicago students is 22.6% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($13,813 vs. $11,269)
UIC vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC 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 UIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Chicago (1092) is 60 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming UIC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman UIC students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than UIC (78.7%)
UIC vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC 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 UIC.
- The graduation rate at UIC is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (54% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $14,100 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $47,800)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,500)
- UIC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($193 vs. $232)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/