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Chamberlain University-Illinois vs Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

Chamberlain University-Illinois Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 83% 87%
SAT range (mid 50%) n/a 900-1,160
ACT range (mid 50%) n/a 18-25
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $31,837 $13,297
Sticker cost of attendance $40,826 $28,329
Graduation rate 42% 62%
Retention rate 73% 67%
Undergraduates 14,027 8,494
Student-faculty ratio 23:1 11:1
Setting Addison, IL Carbondale, IL
Type Private for-profit Public
Application fee n/a $40
Test policy n/a Test-optional

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the cycle.

Common questions

Is Chamberlain University-Illinois or Southern Illinois University-Carbondale harder to get into?

Chamberlain University-Illinois is more selective, with a 83% acceptance rate versus 87% at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, Chamberlain University-Illinois or Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has the lower average net price ($13,297 versus $31,837). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.