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Southern Illinois University IPFW EIU IU Northwest Wright State Northern Illinois Illinois ISU Purdue North Central University of Missouri-St Louis University of Illinois at Springfield Southeast Missouri State University| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Purdue University Calumet Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SIUE | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Hammond, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,519 | 9,194 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | purduecal.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,306 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,306 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $7,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $5,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 58% |
Admission |
SIUE | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,325 | 2,810 | ||
| Admitted | 9,093 | 1,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 940/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SIUE | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $20,908 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $216 |
Diversity |
SIUE | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
SIUE | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | - | ||
Campus |
SIUE | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Purdue Calumet based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 9,194 students)
SIUE vs. Purdue Calumet Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or Purdue Calumet?
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 37.9% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($9,306.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.7% higher at Purdue Calumet than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($16,164.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than SIUE ($10,908 vs. $13,586)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 35.9% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($7,560 vs. $10,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Purdue University Calumet Campus (96% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is 86.7% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($10,649 vs. $5,703)
SIUE vs. Purdue Calumet Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or Purdue Calumet? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Calumet or SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 110 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
SIUE vs. Purdue Calumet Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE or Purdue Calumet? 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 Purdue Calumet and SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (52% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $4,500 more per year than Purdue Calumet graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $42,500)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $522 lower median federal student loan debt than SIUE graduates. ($20,908 vs. $21,430)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than SIUE graduates. ($216 vs. $221)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/