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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU TROY Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU University of South Alabama WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia| University of North Alabama | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of North Alabama | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of North Alabama | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 17% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than University of North Alabama based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 9,830 students)
University of North Alabama vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or Southern Illinois University?
- University of North Alabama is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.7% higher at University of North Alabama than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($20,400.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Alabama than Southern Illinois University ($9,837 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 37.4% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($7,730 vs. $10,622)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of North Alabama as Southern Illinois University Carbondale (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Alabama students is 21.6% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($13,699 vs. $11,269)
University of North Alabama vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama 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 University of North Alabama .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 5 points higher than at University of North Alabama (1027)
- Incoming University of North Alabama students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman University of North Alabama students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- University of North Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
University of North Alabama vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama 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 University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than University of North Alabama (44% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $6,900 more per year than University of North Alabama graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $40,900)
- University of North Alabama students graduate with a $663 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($21,837 vs. $22,500)
- University of North Alabama graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($225 vs. $232)
- More University of North Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/