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Southern Illinois University Purdue IU Butler EIU ISU Indiana State Wright State Northern Illinois BSU Illinois WMU| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SIUE | IUPUI | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,519 | 25,979 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #482 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | iupui.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | IUPUI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,306 | $8,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,306 | $31,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $11,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 83% |
Admission |
SIUE | IUPUI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,325 | 15,637 | ||
| Admitted | 9,093 | 12,961 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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, 2024 | May 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SIUE | IUPUI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | IUPUI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $23,090 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $238 |
Diversity |
SIUE | IUPUI | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
SIUE | IUPUI | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 7% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | IUPUI | ||
| 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
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than SIUE based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 12,519 students)
SIUE vs. IUPUI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or IUPUI?
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 3.7% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($9,306.00 vs. $8,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 237.5% higher at IUPUI than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($31,410.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than SIUE ($11,462 vs. $13,586)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 9.5% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($10,272 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students is 14.6% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($12,201 vs. $10,649)
SIUE vs. IUPUI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or IUPUI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IUPUI or SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 56 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at IUPUI (3.52)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than IUPUI (82.9%)
SIUE vs. IUPUI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE or IUPUI? 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 IUPUI and SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (52% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $1,600 more per year than SIUE graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $47,000)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $1,660 lower median federal student loan debt than IUPUI graduates. ($21,430 vs. $23,090)
- SIUE graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than IUPUI graduates. ($221 vs. $238)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/