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Southern Illinois University Tarleton UNT EIU SHSU MSU Wright State Northern Illinois Illinois ISU Texas A&M University of Missouri-St Louis| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Texas A&M University Commerce | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SIUE | A&M Commerce | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Commerce, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,519 | 11,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #934 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | tamu-commerce.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | A&M Commerce | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,306 | $4,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,306 | $17,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $9,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $13,025 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $9,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
SIUE | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,325 | 6,604 | ||
| Admitted | 9,093 | 5,709 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 913/1150 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SIUE | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | A&M Commerce | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $20,514 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $212 |
Diversity |
SIUE | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
SIUE | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | A&M Commerce | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than A&M Commerce based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 11,306 students)
SIUE vs. A&M Commerce Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or A&M Commerce?
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 94.3% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($9,306.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83% higher at A&M Commerce than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($17,030.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Commerce than SIUE ($13,025 vs. $13,586)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Commerce are 5.6% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($9,728 vs. $10,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Commerce than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is 6.7% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Commerce ($10,649 vs. $9,983)
SIUE vs. A&M Commerce Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or A&M Commerce? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M Commerce or SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 90 points higher than at A&M Commerce (980)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at A&M Commerce (21)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at A&M Commerce (3.36)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than A&M Commerce (86.4%)
SIUE vs. A&M Commerce Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE or A&M Commerce? 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 A&M Commerce and SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Texas A&M University Commerce (52% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $5,800 more per year than A&M Commerce graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $41,200)
- Texas A&M University Commerce students graduate with a $916 lower median federal student loan debt than SIUE graduates. ($20,514 vs. $21,430)
- A&M Commerce graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than SIUE graduates. ($212 vs. $221)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M Commerce students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/