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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 | Louisiana State University Alexandria | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SIUE | LSUA | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Alexandria, LA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,045 | 5,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #554 | #978 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | lsua.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | LSUA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,576 | $4,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,576 | $5,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,562 | $9,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,182 | $8,081 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $6,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 89% |
Admission |
SIUE | LSUA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,937 | 706 | ||
| Admitted | 8,688 | 654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 73.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 880/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SIUE | LSUA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | LSUA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $17,707 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $183 |
Diversity |
SIUE | LSUA | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
SIUE | LSUA | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 6% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | LSUA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than LSUA based on total student enrollment (12,045 students vs. 5,330 students)
SIUE vs. LSUA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or LSUA?
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 93.5% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($9,576.00 vs. $4,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87% higher at SIUE than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($9,576.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than SIUE ($8,081 vs. $15,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Alexandria are 10% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($9,598 vs. $10,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Louisiana State University Alexandria (90% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is 44.5% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($9,934 vs. $6,874)
SIUE vs. LSUA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or LSUA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSUA or SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 120 points higher than at LSUA (950)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LSUA (20)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at LSUA (3.16)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than LSUA (92.6%)
SIUE vs. LSUA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE or LSUA? 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 LSUA and SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (52% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $11,300 more per year than LSUA graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $35,700)
- Louisiana State University Alexandria students graduate with a $3,723 lower median federal student loan debt than SIUE graduates. ($17,707 vs. $21,430)
- LSUA graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than SIUE graduates. ($183 vs. $221)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUA students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/