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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 | Kentucky Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SIUE | KWC | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,519 | 813 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,306 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,306 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
SIUE | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,325 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 9,093 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $236 |
Diversity |
SIUE | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
SIUE | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 32% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | KWC | ||
| 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 KWC based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 813 students)
SIUE vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 222.8% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 222.8% higher at KWC than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($30,040.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than KWC ($13,586 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 8.8% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($10,272 vs. $11,175)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 88.1% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($20,036 vs. $10,649)
SIUE vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 22 points higher than at KWC (1048)
- Incoming SIUE students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at KWC (3.3)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than KWC (68.5%)
SIUE vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE or KWC? 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 KWC and SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $8,500 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $38,500)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $1,477 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($21,430 vs. $22,907)
- SIUE graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($221 vs. $236)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/