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Overview |
SIUE | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,519 | 15,181 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,306 | $11,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,306 | $29,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $13,211 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $12,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
SIUE | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,325 | 3,913 | ||
| Admitted | 9,093 | 2,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 51.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1040/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
SIUE | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $217 |
Diversity |
SIUE | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
SIUE | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 14% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri St Louis is larger than than SIUE based on total student enrollment (15,181 students vs. 12,519 students)
SIUE vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 25.7% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($11,693.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.9% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($29,960.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than SIUE ($13,211 vs. $13,586)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 6.3% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($10,272 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than University of Missouri St Louis (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 14.6% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($12,205 vs. $10,649)
SIUE vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or University of Missouri-St Louis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-St Louis or SIUE .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 35 points higher than at SIUE (1070)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SIUE (23)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (3.5)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
SIUE vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE or University of Missouri-St Louis? 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 University of Missouri-St Louis and SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than University of Missouri St Louis (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $700 more per year than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $46,300)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $443 lower median federal student loan debt than SIUE graduates. ($20,987 vs. $21,430)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than SIUE graduates. ($217 vs. $221)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St Louis students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/