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Overview |
SIUE | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,519 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,306 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,306 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
SIUE | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,325 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 9,093 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 940/1150 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
SIUE | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $279 |
Diversity |
SIUE | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
SIUE | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 4% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 8,816 students)
SIUE vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 20.6% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($9,306.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.3% higher at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($13,890.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($13,586 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 22.1% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($10,272 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is 22.4% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($10,649 vs. $8,697)
SIUE vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 115 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (91.9%)
SIUE vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is the same as at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (52% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $4,800 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $42,200)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $5,570 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($21,430 vs. $27,000)
- SIUE graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/