| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale vs. ISU |
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|---|---|---|
#253 in National Universities #24 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #325 in National Universities #25 in Indiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, 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 | 1 Year Certificate 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$9,992 Indiana Residents $21,734 Out-of-State |
| expensive$14,148 Illinois Residents $31,050 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,380 Indiana Residents $16,210 Out-of-State |
| More$10,767 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,858 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,030 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter91.50% | Acceptance Rate | Easier92.30% |
| Favorable16.98% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower8.97% |
| 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 English Proficiency Test 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger11,107 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,658 |
| Larger8,000 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,965 |
| Larger3,107 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,693 |
| Smaller1,883 | Online Student Population | Larger2,524 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher49% | Graduate Rate | Lower44% |
| Higher70% | Retention Rate | Lower64% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,492) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,929) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,330) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,900) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 1,189 | Number of faculties | 616 |
| Higher$71,813 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$68,850 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.