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Overview |
SIUE | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Pulaski, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,519 | 934 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | martinmethodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,306 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,306 | $9,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $16,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $9,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
SIUE | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,325 | 608 | ||
| Admitted | 9,093 | 488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 80.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 42.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1025/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
SIUE | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $22,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $230 |
Diversity |
SIUE | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
SIUE | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 12% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Martin Methodist College based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 934 students)
SIUE vs. Martin Methodist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or Martin Methodist College?
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 3.4% more expensive to attend than Martin Methodist College for in-state tuition ($9,306.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at SIUE than Martin Methodist College ($9,306.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Martin Methodist College ($13,586 vs. $16,762)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Methodist College are 19.4% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($8,600 vs. $10,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Martin Methodist College than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is 17.8% larger than aid received Martin Methodist College ($10,649 vs. $9,039)
SIUE vs. Martin Methodist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or Martin Methodist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Martin Methodist College or SIUE .
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Martin Methodist College (3.17)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Martin Methodist College (80.3%)
SIUE vs. Martin Methodist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE or Martin Methodist College? 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 Martin Methodist College and SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Martin Methodist College (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $12,100 more per year than Martin Methodist College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $34,900)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $885 lower median federal student loan debt than Martin Methodist College graduates. ($21,430 vs. $22,315)
- SIUE graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Martin Methodist College graduates. ($221 vs. $230)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Martin Methodist College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/