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Overview |
SIUE | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Olathe, KS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,519 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #576 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | mnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,306 | $34,082 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,306 | $34,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $9,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $28,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $22,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
SIUE | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,325 | 1,103 | ||
| Admitted | 9,093 | 737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 31.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 916/1118 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
SIUE | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $193 |
Diversity |
SIUE | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
SIUE | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 50% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than MidAmerica Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 1,508 students)
SIUE vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or MidAmerica Nazarene University?
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is 266.2% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($34,082.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 266.2% higher at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($34,082.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($13,586 vs. $28,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MidAmerica Nazarene University are 4.3% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($9,848 vs. $10,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MidAmerica Nazarene University students is 113.7% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($22,757 vs. $10,649)
SIUE vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or MidAmerica Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidAmerica Nazarene University or SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 55 points higher than at MidAmerica Nazarene University (1015)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (22)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (3.28)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than MidAmerica Nazarene University (66.8%)
SIUE vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE or MidAmerica Nazarene 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University and SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than MidAmerica Nazarene University (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from MidAmerica Nazarene University earn on average $400 more per year than SIUE graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $47,000)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $2,680 lower median federal student loan debt than SIUE graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,430)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than SIUE graduates. ($193 vs. $221)
- More MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/