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Southern Illinois University EIU Wright State Northern Illinois Illinois ISU University of Missouri-St Louis University of Illinois at Springfield Southeast Missouri State University Western Illinois University Arkansas State University University at Albany- SUNY| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Blue Mountain College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SIUE | Blue Mountain College | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Blue Mountain, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 12,519 | 922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | bmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | Blue Mountain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,306 | $19,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,306 | $19,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $8,452 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $15,305 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $14,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
SIUE | Blue Mountain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,325 | 186 | ||
| Admitted | 9,093 | 178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 50.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1040/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SIUE | Blue Mountain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | Blue Mountain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $29,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $18,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $188 |
Diversity |
SIUE | Blue Mountain College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
SIUE | Blue Mountain College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 39% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | Blue Mountain College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Blue Mountain College based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 922 students)
SIUE vs. Blue Mountain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or Blue Mountain College?
- Blue Mountain College is 105.5% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($19,120.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.5% higher at Blue Mountain College than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($19,120.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Blue Mountain College ($13,586 vs. $15,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blue Mountain College are 21.5% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($8,452 vs. $10,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blue Mountain College than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Blue Mountain College students is 33.6% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($14,229 vs. $10,649)
SIUE vs. Blue Mountain College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or Blue Mountain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Blue Mountain College or SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 80 points higher than at Blue Mountain College (990)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Blue Mountain College (21)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Blue Mountain College (3.52)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Blue Mountain College (95.7%)
SIUE vs. Blue Mountain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE or Blue Mountain College? 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 Blue Mountain College and SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Blue Mountain College (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $17,300 more per year than Blue Mountain College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $29,700)
- Blue Mountain College students graduate with a $3,166 lower median federal student loan debt than SIUE graduates. ($18,264 vs. $21,430)
- Blue Mountain College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than SIUE graduates. ($188 vs. $221)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Blue Mountain College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/