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SIUE Northern Illinois TROY Alabama Southern Community College The University of West Florida Auburn ISU Southeast Missouri State University University of Alabama at Birmingham Bishop State Community College Illinois EIU| University of South Alabama | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of South Alabama | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,438 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southalabama.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Alabama | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,616 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,232 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,510 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,664 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,686 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
University of South Alabama | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,550 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 8,203 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.4% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1003/1200 | 900/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of South Alabama | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Alabama | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of South Alabama | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
University of South Alabama | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 17% | ||
Campus |
University of South Alabama | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Alabama is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (13,438 students vs. 11,107 students)
University of South Alabama vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Alabama or Southern Illinois University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 11.9% more expensive to attend than University of South Alabama for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $8,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.8% higher at University of South Alabama than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($17,232.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Alabama than Southern Illinois University ($15,664 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Alabama are 24.8% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($8,510 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than University of South Alabama (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 46.6% larger than aid received University of South Alabama ($11,269 vs. $7,686)
University of South Alabama vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South 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 South Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of South Alabama (1045) is 13 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming University of South Alabama students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman University of South Alabama students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than University of South Alabama (65.4%)
University of South Alabama vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South 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 South Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than University of South Alabama (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $2,600 more per year than University of South Alabama graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $45,200)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Alabama graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,500)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Alabama graduates. ($232 vs. $253)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Alabama students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/