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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU Lewis University| University of the Ozarks | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ozarks | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Ozarks | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Ozarks | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $232 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ozarks | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or Southern Illinois University?
- University of the Ozarks is 158.9% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.9% higher at Ozarks than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($24,950.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Ozarks than Southern Illinois University ($16,319 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 27.1% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($8,358 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than University of the Ozarks (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 70.6% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($19,224 vs. $11,269)
Ozarks vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks 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 Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at University of the Ozarks (1034) is 2 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Ozarks students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Ozarks students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks 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 Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $5,600 more per year than Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,200)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $40 lower median federal student loan debt than Ozarks graduates. ($22,500 vs. $22,540)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Ozarks graduates. ($232 vs. $233)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/