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Southern Illinois University CMU GVSU Oakland WSU Michigan State ISU Eastern Michigan University Northern Illinois EIU Michigan Tech Michigan| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Western Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SIUE | WMU | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,045 | 16,693 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #554 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,576 | $15,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,576 | $18,998 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,562 | $11,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,182 | $20,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $8,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 91% |
Admission |
SIUE | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,937 | 20,100 | ||
| Admitted | 8,688 | 17,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $275 |
Diversity |
SIUE | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
SIUE | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 21% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | WMU | ||
| 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
- Western Michigan University is larger than than SIUE based on total student enrollment (16,693 students vs. 12,045 students)
SIUE vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or WMU?
- Western Michigan University is 58.7% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($15,198.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.4% higher at WMU than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($18,998.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than WMU ($15,182 vs. $20,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 10.9% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($10,562 vs. $11,713)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Michigan University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (91% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is 20.9% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($9,934 vs. $8,217)
SIUE vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 40 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at WMU (3.5)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than WMU (84.7%)
SIUE vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE or WMU? 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 WMU and SIUE.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (56% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $1,900 more per year than SIUE graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $47,000)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $5,203 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($21,430 vs. $26,633)
- SIUE graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($221 vs. $275)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/