- Both Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and Indiana State University (ISU) are public.
- Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is located in Carbondale, IL and ISU is located in Terre Haute, IN.
- ISU has more expensive tuition of $21,734 than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ($13,244).
- Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has tighter acceptance rate of 76.01% than ISU (84.51%).
- Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is larger with 11,107 students than ISU (8,658 students).
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| #139 in National Universities #16 in Illinois | Rankings | #253 in National Universities #24 in Indiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Carbondale, IL | Location | Terre Haute, IN |
| Known as | ISU | |
| 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,244 | Undergraduate | $9,992 Indiana residents $21,734 out-of-state |
| $14,148 Illinois residents $31,050 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,380 Indiana residents $16,210 out-of-state |
| $10,767 | Financial Aid | $8,858 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 76.01% | Acceptance Rate | 84.51% |
| 23.05% | Yield | 27.14% |
| 1,030 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 11,107 | Total Students | 8,658 |
| 8,000 | Undergraduate | 6,965 |
| 3,107 | Graduate | 1,693 |
| 1,883 | Online Enrollment | 2,524 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | 44% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 70% | Retention Rate | 64% |
| $49,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $42,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,492) $6,292 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,929) $7,450 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 973 Full-time 216 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 457 Full-time 159 Part-time |
| 4,436 Full-time 368 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,450 Full-time 335 Part-time |
| $69,974 for Faculties $54,669 Part-time | Average Salary | $68,210 for Faculties $50,493 Part-time |