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Overview |
SIUE | CMU - CLAS | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Fayette, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,045 | 1,017 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #554 | #632 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | centralmethodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | CMU - CLAS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,576 | $26,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,576 | $26,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,562 | $8,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,182 | $25,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $19,255 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
SIUE | CMU - CLAS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,937 | 1,149 | ||
| Admitted | 8,688 | 1,010 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 1041/1138 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
SIUE | CMU - CLAS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | CMU - CLAS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $16,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $174 |
Diversity |
SIUE | CMU - CLAS | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
SIUE | CMU - CLAS | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 27% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | CMU - CLAS | ||
| 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 CMU - CLAS based on total student enrollment (12,045 students vs. 1,017 students)
SIUE vs. CMU - CLAS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or CMU - CLAS?
- Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is 175.3% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($26,360.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.3% higher at CMU - CLAS than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($26,360.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than CMU - CLAS ($15,182 vs. $25,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences are 18.5% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($8,910 vs. $10,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences students is 93.8% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($19,255 vs. $9,934)
SIUE vs. CMU - CLAS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or CMU - CLAS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMU - CLAS or SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 27 points higher than at CMU - CLAS (1043)
- Incoming SIUE students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CMU - CLAS (23)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at CMU - CLAS (3.5)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than CMU - CLAS (87.9%)
SIUE vs. CMU - CLAS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE or CMU - CLAS? 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 CMU - CLAS and SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (52% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $8,400 more per year than CMU - CLAS graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $38,600)
- Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences students graduate with a $4,555 lower median federal student loan debt than SIUE graduates. ($16,875 vs. $21,430)
- CMU - CLAS graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than SIUE graduates. ($174 vs. $221)
- More CMU - CLAS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/