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Southern Illinois University EIU University of Missouri-Kansas City Northern Illinois Wright State WSU Illinois ISU Truman State University of Missouri-St Louis Missouri State University-Springfield University of Illinois at Springfield| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Northwest Missouri State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SIUE | Northwest | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,045 | 9,664 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #554 | #907 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,576 | $6,442 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,576 | $12,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,562 | $11,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,182 | $15,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $8,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 96% |
Admission |
SIUE | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,937 | 6,834 | ||
| Admitted | 8,688 | 5,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $258 |
Diversity |
SIUE | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
SIUE | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 29% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (12,045 students vs. 9,664 students)
SIUE vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or Northwest?
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 48.6% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($9,576.00 vs. $6,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.5% higher at Northwest than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($12,884.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Northwest ($15,182 vs. $15,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 11.6% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($10,562 vs. $11,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is 14.2% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($9,934 vs. $8,700)
SIUE vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 23 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming SIUE students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Northwest (85.9%)
SIUE vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE or Northwest? 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 Northwest and SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $5,800 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $41,200)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $3,570 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($21,430 vs. $25,000)
- SIUE graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/