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SIUE Northern Illinois GS KSU ISU Georgia Southwestern Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU Albany State University WMU Western Illinois University| Valdosta State University | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
VSU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 900/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
VSU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
VSU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 17% | ||
Campus |
VSU | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 10,209 students)
VSU vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Southern Illinois University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 120.5% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.1% higher at VSU than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($15,426.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Southern Illinois University ($12,836 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 19.1% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($8,922 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 14.1% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($11,269 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU 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 VSU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 39 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at VSU (3.23)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than VSU (89.5%)
VSU vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU 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 VSU.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Valdosta State University (44% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $7,500 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $40,300)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/