SIUE vs. University of Houston-Victoria

Comparable Facts

Compare Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in Edwardsville, IL with University of Houston Victoria in Victoria, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than University of Houston-Victoria based on total student enrollment (11,893 students vs. 3,586 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is located in Edwardsville, IL (Large Suburban setting); University of Houston Victoria is in Victoria, TX (Small City setting).
• Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Houston Victoria is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 15:1; University of Houston Victoria 15:1.

SIUE vs. University of Houston-Victoria Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, SIUE or University of Houston-Victoria? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Victoria than SIUE ($6,754 vs. $17,115).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Victoria are 22.4% lower than at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($11,246 vs. $14,490).
• Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 80.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than University of Houston-Victoria (about $5,773 more per year; $12,922.00 vs. $7,149.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 31.5% higher at University of Houston-Victoria than at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (about $4,067 more per year; $16,989.00 vs. $12,922.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than at University of Houston Victoria (91% vs. 83%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Victoria students is 13.9% larger than aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students ($13,210 vs. $11,602).

SIUE vs. University of Houston-Victoria Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or University of Houston-Victoria? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between University of Houston-Victoria and SIUE.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Houston Victoria (1090) is 20 points higher than at SIUE (1070).
• Incoming SIUE students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (23 vs. 22 at University of Houston-Victoria).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 950/1190; University of Houston Victoria 993/1180.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 20/27; University of Houston Victoria 19/25.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: SIUE - Test optional; University of Houston-Victoria - Test-free.
• Typical fall application deadline: SIUE May 1, 2027.
• SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than University of Houston-Victoria (95.9%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 15.7% at SIUE vs. 12.3% at University of Houston-Victoria.

SIUE vs. University of Houston-Victoria Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for SIUE and University of Houston-Victoria? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's six-year graduation rate is 52%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for University of Houston-Victoria.
• Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn a median of about $3,800 more per year than University of Houston-Victoria graduates about ten years after starting college ($47,000 vs. $43,200), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Houston Victoria graduates have a $3,901 lower median loan debt than SIUE graduates ($17,529 vs. $21,430).
• Among borrowers, University of Houston-Victoria graduates have an estimated $40 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than SIUE graduates ($181 vs. $221).
• More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Victoria students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.