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Is SIUC a Good School for the Money?

Above Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$93,768 Avg Total Cost

Southern Illinois University Carbondale Value Report

College Factual set out to determine if SIUC is asking a fair price for the quality of education they provide. Keep reading for the detailed value report.

Above Average Value Nationwide

Top 30% National Value
Top 30% National Quality
Good Price

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is ranked #658 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is priced well for the kind of quality education they provide and thus has earned a good price recognition from College Factual's analysis.

National Value Ranking  658 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  70.64 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

That Degree May Cost You $93,768 in Total

The average SIUC student's degree will cost an estimated $93,768. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $21,311 and a typical 4.4 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$21,311
Average Years to Graduate4.4
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$93,768

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average SIUC net price, which could make this school a better value. You may quality for more financial aid, or be able to complete your degree faster than average. Get more details on SIUC cost.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$82,716 In-State With Aid
$130,768 Avg Cost No Aid
4.4 Years to Graduate

The overall price of a college can vary depending on your individual circumstances.

Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at SIUC.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$130,768#0F
All Students$93,768#658B
Only Students Receiving Aid$82,716#1,063C
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$130,768#F
All Students$93,768#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$82,716#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Illinois.

About 97% of SIUC students receive financial aid. Get more details on what SIUC financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average SIUC cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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