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Overview |
SIUE | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Bolivar, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,045 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #554 | #1031 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | sbuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,576 | $27,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,576 | $27,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,562 | $8,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,182 | $19,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $18,334 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 96% |
Admission |
SIUE | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,937 | 1,057 | ||
| Admitted | 8,688 | 1,054 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $21,087 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $218 |
Diversity |
SIUE | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
SIUE | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 25% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| 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 Southwest Baptist University based on total student enrollment (12,045 students vs. 2,155 students)
SIUE vs. Southwest Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or Southwest Baptist University?
- Southwest Baptist University is 185% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($27,290.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185% higher at Southwest Baptist University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($27,290.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Southwest Baptist University ($15,182 vs. $19,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 18% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($8,952 vs. $10,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Baptist University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Baptist University students is 84.6% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($18,334 vs. $9,934)
SIUE vs. Southwest Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or Southwest Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Baptist University or SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 12 points higher than at Southwest Baptist University (1058)
- Incoming SIUE students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Southwest Baptist University (23)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Baptist University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at SIUE (3.54)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than SIUE (97.2%)
SIUE vs. Southwest Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE or Southwest 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 Southwest Baptist University and SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Southwest Baptist University (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $10,300 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $343 lower median federal student loan debt than SIUE graduates. ($21,087 vs. $21,430)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than SIUE graduates. ($218 vs. $221)
- More Southwest Baptist University 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/