The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • Illinois State has more expensive tuition & fees ($28,086) than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ($13,244).
  • It is harder to admit to Illinois State than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
  • Illinois State has a higher submitted SAT score (1,030) than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (1,030).
  • Both Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and Illinois State have the same submitted ACT scores (24).
  • Illinois State has more students with 20,683 students while Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has 11,107 students.
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has a lower number of students per faculty with 11 to 1 while Illinois State's ratio is 19 to 1.
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has more full-time faculties with 973 faculties while Illinois State has 915 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and Illinois State University.
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Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleIllinois State
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondalevs.Illinois State
Carbondale, IllinoisLocationNormal, Illinois
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$15,416
Out-Of-State$13,244
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$16,021
Out-Of-State$28,086
92%% Receiving Financial Aid86%
$10,767Average Amount of Financial Aid$10,441
91.50 %Acceptance Rates86.24 %
16.98 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)23.57 %
1,030SAT Score1,090
24ACT Score24
49 %Graduation Rate66 %
-Transfer-out Rate-
70 %Retention Rate80 %
11,107Student Population20,683
973Number of Faculties915
11 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio19 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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