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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 | Indiana University East | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SIUE | IU East | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,519 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,306 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,306 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
SIUE | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,325 | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | 9,093 | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
SIUE | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $211 |
Diversity |
SIUE | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
SIUE | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 25% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 3,039 students)
SIUE vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or IU East?
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 27.9% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($9,306.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.7% higher at IU East than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($20,634.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than SIUE ($8,837 vs. $13,586)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 9.1% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($9,412 vs. $10,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Indiana University East (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is 35.2% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($10,649 vs. $7,874)
SIUE vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 109 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at IU East (3.41)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than IU East (77.6%)
SIUE vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE or IU East? 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 IU East and SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Indiana University East (52% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $14,100 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $930 lower median federal student loan debt than SIUE graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,430)
- IU East graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than SIUE graduates. ($211 vs. $221)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/