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Southern Illinois University Texas Tech SHSU TAMUK A&M Commerce UNT Angelo State SFASU Texas A&M West Texas A & M University MSU EIU| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Tarleton State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SIUE | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,519 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,306 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,306 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 79% |
Admission |
SIUE | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,325 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 9,093 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SIUE | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $204 |
Diversity |
SIUE | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
SIUE | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 3% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than SIUE based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 12,519 students)
SIUE vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or Tarleton?
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 110.7% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($9,306.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.7% higher at Tarleton than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($14,208.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Tarleton ($13,586 vs. $13,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 0.5% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($10,272 vs. $10,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Tarleton State University (96% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is 25.8% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($10,649 vs. $8,463)
SIUE vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 111 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Tarleton (87.1%)
SIUE vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE or Tarleton? 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 Tarleton and SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Tarleton State University (52% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $1,500 more per year than Tarleton graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $45,500)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $1,680 lower median federal student loan debt than SIUE graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,430)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than SIUE graduates. ($204 vs. $221)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tarleton students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/