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Overview |
SIUE | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,045 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #554 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,576 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,576 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,562 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,182 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 93% |
Admission |
SIUE | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,937 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 8,688 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SIUE | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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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 | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 16% | ||
| 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 | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 13% | ||
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 (12,045 students vs. 8,997 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 50.3% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($9,576.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at SIUE than West Texas A & M University ($9,576.00 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 ($15,182 vs. $17,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 11.8% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($9,449 vs. $10,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is 34.6% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($9,934 vs. $7,378)
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)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than SIUE (97.2%)
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/