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Southern Illinois University (Carbondale)

Four or more years, Public NCAA DI ◦ NCAA DI - FCS, MVC ◦ NCAA DI - FCS, NULL • Carbondale, IL

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Southern Illinois University (Carbondale)

Four or more years, Public NCAA DI ◦ NCAA DI - FCS, MVC ◦ NCAA DI - FCS, NULL • Carbondale, IL

Southern Illinois University (Carbondale)

Four or more years, Public • Carbondale, IL

Overall Rating

3.4

20 Reviews

45%

Division and Conference

NCAA DI - FCS • Missouri Valley Conference | MVC

NCAA DI • Missouri Valley Conference | MVC

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3.4 Coach & Staff Rating

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Lincoln Drive

Carbondale, IL, 62901-4512

School URL

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Location

City: Small

Size

10,000 - 19,999

Degree Level

Bachelor's Degree

Doctoral Degree

Master's Degree

Post-baccalaureate Certificate

Graduate/Professional Certificate

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Associate's Degree

First Professional Degree

Students per Full Time Faculty

10: 1

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

Avg. Number of Applicants

6,987

Standardized Testing Policy

Considered but not required

GPA Range of Accepted High School Students info icon

5.10%

4.0

19.10%

3.99

14.30%

3.75

11.00%

3.5

12.50%

3.25

20.80%

3.0

16.30%

2.5

0.90%

2.0

1.0

SAT Statistics & Range

% Submitted SAT

43 %

SAT Range

930 - 1,160

SAT Critical Reading

480 - 590

SAT Math

450 - 570

ACT Statistics & Range

% Submitted ACT

18 %

ACT Composite Range

20 - 28

ACT English Range

20 - 28

ACT Math Range

18 - 26

Tuition & Debt

In-State Tuition & Fees

$15,240

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,240

Median Debt after Graduation

$17,750

Median Debt by Family Income

Yearly income $0–$30,000

$19,750

Yearly income $30,001–$75,000

$17,500

Yearly income $75,000+

$15,000

Earnings & Employment Rate

Median Earning After Graduation

1-Yr after Graduation

$40,092

4-Yr after Graduation

$49,119

Employment Rate

97 %

Undergraduate Majors Offered

Undergrad Majors

220

Bachelor's Degree

89

Associate Degrees / Diplomas

6

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

1

Top Fields of Study by Number of Graduates

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. - Associate's Degree

5,109

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$62,712

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$134,535

Air Transportation. - Associate's Degree

4,901

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$88,517

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$133,580

Criminology. - Bachelor's Degree

4,504

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$34,683

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$50,711

Computer and Information Sciences, General. - Bachelor's Degree

1,101

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$45,604

Fire Protection. - Bachelor's Degree

4,302

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$103,941

Communication and Media Studies. - Bachelor's Degree

901

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$33,818

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$0

Forestry. - Bachelor's Degree

305

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$33,455

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$46,984

Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. - Bachelor's Degree

2,609

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$0

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$0

Physics. - Bachelor's Degree

4,008

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$0

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$0

Philosophy. - Bachelor's Degree

3,801

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$0

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$0

History. - Bachelor's Degree

5,401

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$35,865

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$37,394

Animal Sciences. - Bachelor's Degree

109

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$28,834

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$36,249

Botany/Plant Biology. - Bachelor's Degree

2,603

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$0

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$0

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. - Bachelor's Degree

3,099

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$29,092

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$0

Hospitality Administration/Management. - Bachelor's Degree

5,209

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$28,714

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$40,930

Agriculture, General. - Bachelor's Degree

100

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$43,243

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$0

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. - Bachelor's Degree

2,313

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$33,169

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$52,421

Apparel and Textiles. - Bachelor's Degree

1,909

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$27,833

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$27,862

Accounting and Related Services. - Bachelor's Degree

5,203

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$49,303

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$57,569

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. - Bachelor's Degree

1,508

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$59,622

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$70,569

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. - Bachelor's Degree

5,106

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$51,907

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$51,610

Engineering Technology, General. - Bachelor's Degree

1,500

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$0

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$0

Fine and Studio Arts. - Bachelor's Degree

5,007

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$29,228

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$32,550

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. - Bachelor's Degree

1,410

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$64,143

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$77,944

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. - Bachelor's Degree

1,313

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$52,194

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$60,744

Design and Applied Arts. - Bachelor's Degree

5,004

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$45,130

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$0

Political Science and Government. - Bachelor's Degree

4,510

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$26,005

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$49,182

Funeral Service and Mortuary Science. - Bachelor's Degree

1,203

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$32,105

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$47,058

Anthropology. - Bachelor's Degree

4,502

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$20,477

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$36,544

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. - Bachelor's Degree

907

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$22,586

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$35,648

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. - Bachelor's Degree

502

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$0

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$0

Nutrition Sciences. - Bachelor's Degree

3,019

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$24,422

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$46,529

Criminal Justice and Corrections. - Bachelor's Degree

4,301

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$0

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$0

Zoology/Animal Biology. - Bachelor's Degree

2,607

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$20,887

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$35,205

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. - Bachelor's Degree

4,006

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$0

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$0

Natural Resources Conservation and Research. - Bachelor's Degree

301

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$0

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$0

Health and Physical Education/Fitness. - Bachelor's Degree

3,105

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$26,535

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$40,396

Marketing. - Bachelor's Degree

5,214

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$35,562

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$53,389

Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. - Bachelor's Degree

106

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$31,862

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$0

Biology, General. - Bachelor's Degree

2,601

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$29,842

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$49,849

Finance and Financial Management Services. - Bachelor's Degree

5,208

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$45,266

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$58,331

English Language and Literature, General. - Bachelor's Degree

2,301

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$24,555

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$36,390

Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. - Bachelor's Degree

1,604

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$0

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$0

Business Administration, Management and Operations. - Bachelor's Degree

5,202

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$48,299

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$58,561

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. - Associate's Degree

5,108

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$40,739

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$0

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. - Bachelor's Degree

1,506

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$67,875

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$62,784

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. - Bachelor's Degree

5,102

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$0

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$46,373

Mining and Mineral Engineering. - Bachelor's Degree

1,421

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$0

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$0

Computer Engineering. - Bachelor's Degree

1,409

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$0

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$74,600

Film/Video and Photographic Arts. - Bachelor's Degree

5,006

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$19,361

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$32,289

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. - Bachelor's Degree

1,312

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$35,822

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$41,021

Economics. - Bachelor's Degree

4,506

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$35,851

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$0

Computer Science. - Bachelor's Degree

1,107

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$69,563

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$81,188

Social Work. - Bachelor's Degree

4,407

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$29,228

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$39,975

Journalism. - Bachelor's Degree

904

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$27,280

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$42,041

Architecture. - Bachelor's Degree

402

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$39,715

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$53,665

Mathematics. - Bachelor's Degree

2,701

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$0

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$0

Psychology, General. - Bachelor's Degree

4,201

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$30,587

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$39,760

Chemistry. - Bachelor's Degree

4,005

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$0

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$0

Soil Sciences. - Bachelor's Degree

112

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$0

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$54,080

Microbiological Sciences and Immunology. - Bachelor's Degree

2,605

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$0

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$0

Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies. - Bachelor's Degree

3,101

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$24,084

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$0

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. - Bachelor's Degree

5,213

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$36,344

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$54,553

Agricultural Business and Management. - Bachelor's Degree

101

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$46,006

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$53,503

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. - Bachelor's Degree

2,401

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$30,520

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$38,449

Business/Managerial Economics. - Bachelor's Degree

5,206

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$0

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$0

Legal Support Services. - Bachelor's Degree

2,203

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$32,858

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$39,092

Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. - Bachelor's Degree

1,601

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$23,345

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$0

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. - Bachelor's Degree

5,123

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$28,907

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$35,850

Health and Medical Administrative Services. - Bachelor's Degree

5,107

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$39,402

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$44,205

Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. - Bachelor's Degree

1,503

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$71,794

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$60,537

Music. - Bachelor's Degree

5,009

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$0

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$0

Mechanical Engineering. - Bachelor's Degree

1,419

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$68,673

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$80,996

Civil Engineering. - Bachelor's Degree

1,408

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$62,494

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$71,341

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. - Bachelor's Degree

5,005

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$0

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$28,499

Sociology. - Bachelor's Degree

4,511

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$0

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$0

Special Education and Teaching. - Bachelor's Degree

1,310

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$0

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$43,409

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Graduation & Retention

Retention Rate

First year, Full Time Students

78%

Transfer Rate

22 %

Recent Ratings

Coed Swimming & Diving

Geoff Hanson

Coed Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Southern Illinois University (Carbondale)

NCAA DI - FCS • Skyline Conference

Cruel And Unfair He Leads A Toxic Environment

Date: October 14, 2023

By Other

1.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.3

4.5

4.3

4.8

4.3

Tags

Direct Intense Accessible Cool Old School Mentality

"Hanson has favorites. If you are not one of his favorites he does not give you the time of day. He was toxic and created a team who was against each other. "

0

Men's Golf

Justin Fetcho

Men's Golf Head Coach

Southern Illinois University (Carbondale)

Great Recruiter Who Truly Cares!

Date: September 5, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

Tags

Knowledgeable Cares About Academics Dedicated To Players Fitness Is Important Great Leader

"Awesome coach and truly cares about his team and players individually. Motivated to win with hard work and compassion!"

0

Coed Cross Country/Track & Field

Richard Jones

Coed Track & Field Assistant Coach / Sprints

Southern Illinois University (Carbondale)

NCAA DI - FCS • Skyline Conference

Disorganized And Willing To Cut Corners Even When It Effects Performance

Date: July 22, 2023

By Other

1.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

2.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

Tags

Disorganized Poor Communication

"Way overspends the budget and is rude and dishonest to athletes."

0

Women's Softball

Kerri Blaylock

Women's Softball Head Coach

Southern Illinois University (Carbondale)

Do Not Recommend At All. Zero Percent

Date: February 2, 2023

By Other

1.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

1.0

1.0

5.0

1.0

Tags

Knowledgeable Cares About Academics Old School Mentality Poor Communication Responsive

"Unless you are a favorite, you are not equally cared about. The visit and the experience and treatment once you get on campus are very different. Do not recommend at all "

0

Women's Swimming & Diving

Geoff Hanson

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Southern Illinois University (Carbondale)

Date: July 24, 2020

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.3

4.5

4.3

4.8

4.3

Tags

Direct Intense Accessible Cool Old School Mentality

"Geoff is a very passionate coach who is super supportive and dedicated to the sport and the team. "

0

Women's Swimming & Diving

Geoff Hanson

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Southern Illinois University (Carbondale)

Date: July 24, 2020

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.3

4.5

4.3

4.8

4.3

Tags

Direct Intense Accessible Cool Old School Mentality

"Geoff is a very passionate coach who is super supportive and dedicated to the sport and the team. "

0

Women's Swimming & Diving

Geoff Hanson

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Southern Illinois University (Carbondale)

Date: July 24, 2020

By Verified Athlete

4.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.3

4.5

4.3

4.8

4.3

Tags

Direct Intense Accessible Cool Old School Mentality

"The most skilled coach I’ve ever had"

0

Women's Swimming & Diving

Geoff Hanson

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Southern Illinois University (Carbondale)

Date: July 24, 2020

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.3

4.5

4.3

4.8

4.3

Tags

Direct Intense Accessible Cool Old School Mentality

"Helps me to push myself beyond my comfort zone, while teaching me more about the technique of our sport and helping me to reach my goals, all while having fun at the division I collegiate level. "

0

Women's Swimming & Diving

Geoff Hanson

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Southern Illinois University (Carbondale)

Date: July 23, 2020

By Verified Athlete

4.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.3

4.5

4.3

4.8

4.3

Tags

Direct Intense Accessible Cool Old School Mentality

"The most skilled coach I’ve ever had"

0

Women's Swimming & Diving

Geoff Hanson

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Southern Illinois University (Carbondale)

Date: July 23, 2020

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.3

4.5

4.3

4.8

4.3

Tags

Direct Intense Accessible Cool Old School Mentality

"Pushes me past my comfort zones and helping me reach my fullest potential and learn more about our sport while having fun at the division I collegiate level!"

0

Women's Swimming & Diving

Geoff Hanson

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Southern Illinois University (Carbondale)

Date: July 23, 2020

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.3

4.5

4.3

4.8

4.3

Tags

Direct Intense Accessible Cool Old School Mentality

"Pushes me past my comfort zones and helping me reach my fullest potential and learn more about our sport while having fun at the division I collegiate level!"

0

Women's Volleyball

Ed Allen

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

The University of Alabama

NCAA DI • Southeast

Date: June 17, 2018

By Verified Athlete

3.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.9

2.9

2.1

3.0

2.7

Tags

Direct Accessible Intense Cool

""

0

Women's Volleyball

Ed Allen

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

The University of Alabama

NCAA DI • Southeast

Date: June 17, 2018

By Verified Athlete

3.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.9

2.9

2.1

3.0

2.7

Tags

Direct Accessible Intense Cool

""

0

Women's Volleyball

Ed Allen

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

The University of Alabama

NCAA DI • Southeast

Date: June 17, 2018

By Verified Athlete

3.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.9

2.9

2.1

3.0

2.7

Tags

Direct Accessible Intense Cool

""

0

Women's Volleyball

Ed Allen

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

The University of Alabama

NCAA DI • Southeast

Date: June 14, 2018

By Verified Athlete

3.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.9

2.9

2.1

3.0

2.7

Tags

Direct Accessible Intense Cool

""

0

Women's Volleyball

Ed Allen

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

The University of Alabama

NCAA DI • Southeast

Date: June 13, 2018

By Verified Athlete

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.9

2.9

2.1

3.0

2.7

Tags

Direct Accessible Intense Cool

"doesn't create good team culture but is very motivational and knows the game. "

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Women's Volleyball

Ed Allen

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

The University of Alabama

NCAA DI • Southeast

Date: June 12, 2018

By Verified Athlete

1.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.9

2.9

2.1

3.0

2.7

Tags

Direct Accessible Intense Cool

""

0

Men's Golf

Justin Fetcho

Men's Golf Head Coach

Southern Illinois University (Carbondale)

Date: March 6, 2018

By Verified Athlete

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

Tags

Knowledgeable Cares About Academics Dedicated To Players Fitness Is Important Great Leader

""

0

Women's Volleyball

Ed Allen

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

The University of Alabama

NCAA DI • Southeast

Date: April 4, 2017

By Verified Athlete

2.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.9

2.9

2.1

3.0

2.7

Tags

Direct Accessible Intense Cool

""

0

Coed Cross Country/Track & Field

J.C. Lambert

Coed Track & Field Assistant Coach / Throws

Southern Illinois University (Carbondale)

NCAA DI - FCS • Skyline Conference

Will Get Everyone To Be Their Best When It Matters.

Date: July 22, 2023

By Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

Tags

Direct Honest Knowledgeable Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture

"Greatest coach I’ve worked with, is at University of Illinois Champaign Urbana now though."

0

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