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Overview |
SIUE | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,045 | 5,641 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #554 | #969 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | mobap.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,576 | $31,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,576 | $31,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,562 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,182 | $26,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $21,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
SIUE | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,937 | 1,195 | ||
| Admitted | 8,688 | 766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 910/1170 | ||
| 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 | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $224 |
Diversity |
SIUE | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
SIUE | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 26% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| 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 Missouri Baptist University based on total student enrollment (12,045 students vs. 5,641 students)
SIUE vs. Missouri Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or Missouri Baptist University?
- Missouri Baptist University is 229.3% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($31,530.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.3% higher at Missouri Baptist University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($31,530.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Missouri Baptist University ($15,182 vs. $26,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 35.8% lower than costs at Missouri Baptist University ($10,562 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Baptist University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Baptist University students is 113.1% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($21,169 vs. $9,934)
SIUE vs. Missouri Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or Missouri Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Baptist University or SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 109 points higher than at Missouri Baptist University (961)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Missouri Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Missouri Baptist University (3.4)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Missouri Baptist University (64.1%)
SIUE vs. Missouri Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE or Missouri Baptist University? 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 Missouri Baptist University and SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Missouri Baptist University (52% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $8,900 more per year than Missouri Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $38,100)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $320 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Baptist University graduates. ($21,430 vs. $21,750)
- SIUE graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Baptist University graduates. ($221 vs. $224)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/