- Both Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and University of Northern Iowa (UNI) are public.
- Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is located in Carbondale, IL and UNI is located in Cedar Falls, IA.
- UNI has more expensive tuition of $21,272 than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ($13,244).
- Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has tighter acceptance rate of 76.01% than UNI (80.83%).
- UNI has higher SAT scores of 1,150 than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (1,030).
- Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is larger with 11,107 students than UNI (8,945 students).
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale View More Rivals | University of Northern Iowa View More Rivals | |
| #139 in National Universities #16 in Illinois | Rankings | #14 in Iowa |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Carbondale, IL | Location | Cedar Falls, IA |
| Known as | UNI | |
| 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Other) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,244 | Undergraduate | $9,728 Iowa residents $21,272 out-of-state |
| $14,148 Illinois residents $31,050 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,362 Iowa residents $22,834 out-of-state |
| $10,767 | Financial Aid | $7,433 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 76.01% | Acceptance Rate | 80.83% |
| 23.05% | Yield | 41.30% |
| 1,030 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,150 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 11,107 | Total Students | 8,945 |
| 8,000 | Undergraduate | 7,735 |
| 3,107 | Graduate | 1,210 |
| 1,883 | Online Enrollment | 955 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | 63% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 25% | |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| $49,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,700 |
| 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: 3,593) $4,793 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 | 17 to 1 |
| 973 Full-time 216 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 461 Full-time 130 Part-time |
| 4,436 Full-time 368 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,437 Full-time 320 Part-time |
| $69,974 for Faculties $54,669 Part-time | Average Salary | $75,693 for Faculties $66,819 Part-time |