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SIUE Northern Illinois ECSU ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU SCSU WMU Western Illinois University CCSU UIC| Western Connecticut State University | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,137 | 11,359 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #491 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,131 | $12,114 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,527 | $16,131 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,943 | $12,408 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 93% |
Admission |
WestConn | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,457 | 10,401 | ||
| Admitted | 4,440 | 9,407 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | 910/1140 | ||
| 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 |
WestConn | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WestConn | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 16% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (11,359 students vs. 4,137 students)
WestConn vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Southern Illinois University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 44.6% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at WestConn than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,996.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than WestConn ($16,131 vs. $16,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 24.9% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($12,114 vs. $15,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Western Connecticut State University (93% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 56.2% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($12,408 vs. $7,943)
WestConn vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn 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 (90.4%) than WestConn (81.4%)
WestConn vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $400 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $47,400)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/