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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale vs. ISU

The following statements compare Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and Iowa State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • ISU's tuition ($27,683) is more expensive than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ($13,244).
  • ISU's acceptance rate (89.13%) is lower than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (90.44%).
  • ISU has higher yield (28.59%) than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (17.23%).
  • ISU's SAT score (1,240) is higher than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (1,020).
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than ISU (18 to 1).
  • ISU (29,969 students) is larger than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (11,107 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ($10,767) has higher amount of financial aid than ISU ($9,461).
  • ISU's graduation rate (74%) is higher than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (49%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$13,244
Financial Aid
$10,767
Test Scores
1,020 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
90.44% Acceptance Rate
17.23% Yield
Enrollment
8,000 Undergraduate
3,107 Graduate
1,883 Online Students
Graduation Rate
49% Graduation Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
973 Faculties (full-time)
4,436 Staffs (full-time)
$69,974 Faculty Salary
$54,669 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,292 annual charge
-4,492 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,330 annual charge
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Iowa State University

Iowa State University

Public, 4 years • Ames, IA #156 National Universities, #5 in Iowa more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,497 In-State
$27,683 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,461
Test Scores
1,240 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
89.13% Acceptance Rate
28.59% Yield
Enrollment
25,241 Undergraduate
4,728 Graduate
1,013 Online Students
Graduation Rate
74% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,519 Faculties (full-time)
6,221 Staffs (full-time)
$106,378 Faculty Salary
$62,517 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,862 annual charge
-10,465 capacity
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