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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | SIUE | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Edwardsville, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,359 | 12,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | #554 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | siue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | SIUE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $9,576 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $9,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,114 | $10,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,131 | $15,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,408 | $9,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 90% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | SIUE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,401 | 8,937 | ||
| Admitted | 9,407 | 8,688 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 900/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | SIUE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | SIUE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,430 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $221 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | SIUE | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | SIUE | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | SIUE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (12,045 students vs. 11,359 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. SIUE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or SIUE?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 0.6% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Southern Illinois University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($9,638.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Southern Illinois University ($15,182 vs. $16,131)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 14.7% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,562 vs. $12,114)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 24.9% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($12,408 vs. $9,934)
Southern Illinois University vs. SIUE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or SIUE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIUE or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 38 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Southern Illinois University (90.4%)
Southern Illinois University vs. SIUE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University 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 Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $800 more per year than SIUE graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $47,000)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $1,070 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($21,430 vs. $22,500)
- SIUE graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($221 vs. $232)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/