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Overview |
Illinois | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Champaign, IL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 56,916 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #106 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinois.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,474 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,446 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,720 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,544 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,552 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 98% |
Admission |
Illinois | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63,257 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 28,354 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Illinois | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,500 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $232 |
Diversity |
Illinois | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Illinois | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Illinois | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (56,916 students vs. 11,107 students)
Illinois vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois or Southern Illinois University?
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is 29.4% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($12,474.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 215.9% higher at Illinois than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($30,446.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign than Southern Illinois University ($14,544 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 19.8% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($10,622 vs. $12,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (98% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students is 46.9% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($16,552 vs. $11,269)
Illinois vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois 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 Illinois .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (1305) is 273 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Illinois students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Illinois students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Illinois (44.8%)
Illinois vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois 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 Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Illinois is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (82% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign earn on average $18,700 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($66,500 vs. $47,800)
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- Illinois graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/