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Overview |
SIUE | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,519 | 9,178 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #881 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | usi.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,306 | $9,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,306 | $21,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $10,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $14,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $7,927 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
SIUE | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,325 | 4,277 | ||
| Admitted | 9,093 | 4,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $232 |
Diversity |
SIUE | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
SIUE | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 15% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than University of Southern Indiana based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 9,178 students)
SIUE vs. University of Southern Indiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or University of Southern Indiana?
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 2.3% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Indiana for in-state tuition ($9,306.00 vs. $9,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.2% higher at University of Southern Indiana than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($21,140.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than University of Southern Indiana ($13,586 vs. $14,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Indiana are 2.1% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($10,058 vs. $10,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Indiana than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is 34.3% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($10,649 vs. $7,927)
SIUE vs. University of Southern Indiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or University of Southern Indiana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Indiana or SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 68 points higher than at University of Southern Indiana (1002)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Southern Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University of Southern Indiana (3.45)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than University of Southern Indiana (94.4%)
SIUE vs. University of Southern Indiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE or University of Southern Indiana? 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 Southern Indiana and SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than University of Southern Indiana (52% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $8,200 more per year than University of Southern Indiana graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $38,800)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $1,070 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Indiana graduates. ($21,430 vs. $22,500)
- SIUE graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Indiana graduates. ($221 vs. $232)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Indiana students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/