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Overview |
SIUE | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,045 | 14,800 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #554 | #441 | ||
| 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) | $9,576 | $13,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,576 | $33,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,562 | $13,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,182 | $11,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $15,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
SIUE | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,937 | 4,627 | ||
| Admitted | 8,688 | 2,645 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | 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 | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 12% | ||
| 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 | 98% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 19% | ||
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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri St Louis is larger than than SIUE based on total student enrollment (14,800 students vs. 12,045 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 40.4% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($13,440.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- Out of state tuition is 249.1% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($33,432.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than SIUE ($11,577 vs. $15,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 24.1% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($10,562 vs. $13,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 54.2% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($15,314 vs. $9,934)
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 (97.2%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (57.2%)
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/