Southern Illinois University-Carbondale vs. The University of Alabama |
#253 in National Universities #24 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #193 in National Universities #3 in Alabama Colleges |
Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
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 | 2-4 Years 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$11,900 Alabama Residents $33,200 Out-of-State |
cheaper$14,148 Illinois Residents $31,050 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,740 Alabama Residents $33,040 Out-of-State |
Less$10,767 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$14,421 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,030 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,260 SAT 28 ACT |
Easier91.50% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter80.06% |
Lower16.98% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.57% |
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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller11,107 | Total Enrollment | Larger38,644 |
Smaller8,000 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger32,458 |
Smaller3,107 | Graduate Student Population | Larger6,186 |
Smaller1,883 | Online Student Population | Larger5,820 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower49% | Graduate Rate | Higher72% |
- | Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
Lower70% | Retention Rate | Higher87% |
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: 8,989) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,330) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,426) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
1,189 | Number of faculties | 1,986 |
Lower$71,813 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$97,394 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.