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Overview |
Moody | SIUE | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Edwardsville, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,216 | 12,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #554 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moody.edu | siue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Moody | SIUE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,768 | $9,576 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,768 | $9,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,820 | $10,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,950 | $15,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,477 | $9,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 90% |
Admission |
Moody | SIUE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 244 | 8,937 | ||
| Admitted | 238 | 8,688 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 68.1% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Moody | SIUE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Moody | SIUE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,430 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $221 |
Diversity |
Moody | SIUE | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Moody | SIUE | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Moody | SIUE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Moody based on total student enrollment (12,045 students vs. 2,216 students)
Moody vs. SIUE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Moody or SIUE?
- Moody Bible Institute is 33.3% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($12,768.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.3% higher at Moody than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($12,768.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Moody ($15,182 vs. $23,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 21.4% lower than costs at Moody Bible Institute ($10,562 vs. $12,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Moody Bible Institute (90% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moody Bible Institute students is 5.5% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($10,477 vs. $9,934)
Moody vs. SIUE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Moody or SIUE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIUE or Moody .
- Moody has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than SIUE (97.2%)
Moody vs. SIUE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Moody or SIUE? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between SIUE and Moody.
- The graduation rate at Moody is higher than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (67% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/