Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Southern Illinois University Tarleton EIU Wright State Northern Illinois Illinois ISU Angelo State University of Missouri-St Louis University of Illinois at Springfield Southeast Missouri State University Western Illinois University| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | West Texas A & M University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
SIUE | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,519 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
SIUE | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,306 | $6,372 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,306 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 88% |
Admission |
SIUE | West Texas A & M University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,325 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 9,093 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SIUE | West Texas A & M University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
SIUE | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $211 |
Diversity |
SIUE | West Texas A & M University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
SIUE | West Texas A & M University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 79% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 12% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | West Texas A & M University | ||
| 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
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 9,242 students)
SIUE vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or West Texas A & M University?
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 46% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($9,306.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at SIUE than West Texas A & M University ($9,306.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than West Texas A & M University ($13,586 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 4.2% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($9,860 vs. $10,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than West Texas A & M University (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is 42% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($10,649 vs. $7,500)
SIUE vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 99 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at SIUE (3.54)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than West Texas A & M University (91.6%)
SIUE vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE or West Texas A & M University? 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 West Texas A & M University and SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than West Texas A & M University (52% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $2,900 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $930 lower median federal student loan debt than SIUE graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,430)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than SIUE graduates. ($211 vs. $221)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/