Southern Illinois University-Carbondale vs. Drake |
#253 in National Universities #24 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #127 in National Universities #2 in Iowa Colleges |
Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
Offered Degrees | ||
1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$15,416 Illinois Residents $13,244 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$49,944 |
expensive$14,148 Illinois Residents $31,050 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,777 |
Less$10,767 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$29,576 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,030 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,270 SAT 28 ACT |
Easier91.50% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter67.23% |
Favorable16.98% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.65% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Larger11,107 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,685 |
Larger8,000 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,835 |
Larger3,107 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,850 |
Larger1,883 | Online Student Population | Smaller431 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower49% | Graduate Rate | Higher76% |
Lower70% | Retention Rate | Higher83% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,492) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,758) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,330) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,256) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
1,189 | Number of faculties | 460 |
Lower$71,813 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$90,342 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.