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Southern Illinois University WKU EIU NKU Wright State Northern Illinois Kentucky Illinois ISU University of Missouri-St Louis University of Illinois at Springfield Morehead State University| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Eastern Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SIUE | Eastern | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,519 | 14,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #854 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,306 | $9,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,306 | $19,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $10,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $10,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
SIUE | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,325 | 15,821 | ||
| Admitted | 9,093 | 10,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 940/1185 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SIUE | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $245 |
Diversity |
SIUE | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
SIUE | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 9% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | Eastern | ||
| 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than SIUE based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 12,519 students)
SIUE vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or Eastern?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.1% higher at Eastern than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($19,922.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than SIUE ($10,806 vs. $13,586)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 0.9% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($10,272 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is 0.6% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($10,649 vs. $10,583)
SIUE vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 42 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Eastern (64.3%)
SIUE vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE or Eastern? 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 Eastern and SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $9,100 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $2,265 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($21,430 vs. $23,695)
- SIUE graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($221 vs. $245)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/