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Overview |
SIUE | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,045 | 23,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #554 | #790 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,576 | $7,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,576 | $16,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,562 | $10,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,182 | $17,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $8,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 89% |
Admission |
SIUE | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,937 | 11,901 | ||
| Admitted | 8,688 | 10,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $232 |
Diversity |
SIUE | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
SIUE | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 15% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| 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
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than SIUE based on total student enrollment (23,418 students vs. 12,045 students)
SIUE vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 22.6% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($9,576.00 vs. $7,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.6% higher at Missouri State University-Springfield than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($16,716.00 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 State University-Springfield ($15,182 vs. $17,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 3.2% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($10,230 vs. $10,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Missouri State University Springfield (90% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is 21.2% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($9,934 vs. $8,193)
SIUE vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 20 points higher than at SIUE (1070)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SIUE (23)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at SIUE (3.54)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Missouri State University-Springfield (91.1%)
SIUE vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE or Missouri State University-Springfield? 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 State University-Springfield and SIUE.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $4,900 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $42,100)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $1,070 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($21,430 vs. $22,500)
- SIUE graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($221 vs. $232)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/