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Southern Illinois University EIU Wright State Northern Illinois Illinois ISU LSU University of Missouri-St Louis UL Lafayette University of Illinois at Springfield NSU Southeast Missouri State University| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Louisiana State University Shreveport | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SIUE | LSUS | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Shreveport, LA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,045 | 9,736 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #554 | #928 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | lsus.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | LSUS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,576 | $5,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,576 | $5,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,562 | $11,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,182 | $7,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $10,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 91% |
Admission |
SIUE | LSUS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,937 | 949 | ||
| Admitted | 8,688 | 785 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 1000/1150 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
SIUE | LSUS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | LSUS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $201 |
Diversity |
SIUE | LSUS | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
SIUE | LSUS | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 5% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | LSUS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than LSUS based on total student enrollment (12,045 students vs. 9,736 students)
SIUE vs. LSUS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or LSUS?
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 69.3% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($9,576.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.3% higher at SIUE than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($9,576.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than SIUE ($7,554 vs. $15,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 4.4% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($10,562 vs. $11,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (91% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is 10.4% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($10,964 vs. $9,934)
SIUE vs. LSUS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or LSUS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSUS or SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 41 points higher than at LSUS (1029)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LSUS (22)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at LSUS (3.38)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than LSUS (82.7%)
SIUE vs. LSUS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE or LSUS? 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 LSUS and SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (52% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $7,500 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $1,930 lower median federal student loan debt than SIUE graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,430)
- LSUS graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than SIUE graduates. ($201 vs. $221)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/