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Southern Illinois University University of South Alabama Alabama EIU AUM University of North Alabama Wright State Auburn Northern Illinois Illinois ISU Alabama State| Troy University | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TROY | SIUE | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Edwardsville, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,156 | 12,519 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #963 | #506 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | siue.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | SIUE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,312 | $9,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,624 | $9,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,599 | $10,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,187 | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $10,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 96% |
Admission |
TROY | SIUE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,035 | 9,325 | ||
| Admitted | 6,672 | 9,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 930/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TROY | SIUE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | SIUE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,430 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $221 |
Diversity |
TROY | SIUE | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
TROY | SIUE | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 16% | ||
Campus |
TROY | SIUE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Troy University is larger than than SIUE based on total student enrollment (14,156 students vs. 12,519 students)
TROY vs. SIUE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or SIUE?
- Troy University is 0.1% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($9,312.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.1% higher at TROY than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($18,624.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Troy University than SIUE ($13,187 vs. $13,586)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 35.2% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($7,599 vs. $10,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Troy University (96% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is 20.9% larger than aid received Troy University ($10,649 vs. $8,806)
TROY vs. SIUE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY or SIUE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIUE or TROY .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 24 points higher than at TROY (1046)
- Incoming TROY students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SIUE (23)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at TROY (3.5)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than TROY (94.8%)
TROY vs. SIUE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY or SIUE? 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 SIUE and TROY.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Troy University (52% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $7,600 more per year than TROY graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $39,400)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $3,570 lower median federal student loan debt than TROY graduates. ($21,430 vs. $25,000)
- SIUE graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than TROY graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/