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Southern Illinois University Minnesota State University-Mankato EIU Wright State NDSU Northern Illinois Illinois ISU Concordia College at Moorhead University of Missouri-St Louis St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Minnesota State University Moorhead | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SIUE | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,045 | 4,410 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #554 | #612 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,576 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,576 | $8,838 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,562 | $10,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,182 | $18,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $6,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 92% |
Admission |
SIUE | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,937 | 4,654 | ||
| Admitted | 8,688 | 2,449 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 1080/1290 | ||
| 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 | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $230 |
Diversity |
SIUE | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
SIUE | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 28% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | MSU Moorhead | ||
| 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 MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (12,045 students vs. 4,410 students)
SIUE vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or MSU Moorhead?
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 8.4% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($9,576.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at SIUE than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($9,576.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than MSU Moorhead ($15,182 vs. $18,231)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 0.3% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Moorhead ($10,562 vs. $10,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (92% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is 62.4% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($9,934 vs. $6,117)
SIUE vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 21 points higher than at MSU Moorhead (1049)
- Incoming SIUE students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at MSU Moorhead (23)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at MSU Moorhead (3.52)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than MSU Moorhead (52.6%)
SIUE vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE or MSU Moorhead? 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 MSU Moorhead and SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $4,600 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $42,400)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $846 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($21,430 vs. $22,276)
- SIUE graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($221 vs. $230)
- More MSU Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/