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Southern Illinois University EIU Wright State Northern Illinois Illinois ISU Southwestern College University of Missouri-St Louis University of Illinois at Springfield Southeast Missouri State University Western Illinois University Arkansas State University| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SIUE | MBTS | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,519 | 3,772 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | mbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | MBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,306 | $8,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,306 | $8,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $13,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $23,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $5,774 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 35% |
Admission |
SIUE | MBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,325 | 105 | ||
| Admitted | 9,093 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 61.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SIUE | MBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | MBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $17,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $175 |
Diversity |
SIUE | MBTS | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 81% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
SIUE | MBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 61% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | MBTS | ||
| 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 MBTS based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 3,772 students)
SIUE vs. MBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or MBTS?
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 8.5% more expensive to attend than MBTS for in-state tuition ($9,306.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at SIUE than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($9,306.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than MBTS ($13,586 vs. $23,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 33% lower than costs at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($10,272 vs. $13,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (96% vs. 35%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is 84.4% larger than aid received Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($10,649 vs. $5,774)
SIUE vs. MBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or MBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBTS or SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 87 points higher than at MBTS (983)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MBTS (21)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than MBTS (94.3%)
SIUE vs. MBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE or MBTS? 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 MBTS and SIUE.
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary students graduate with a $4,426 lower median federal student loan debt than SIUE graduates. ($17,004 vs. $21,430)
- MBTS graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than SIUE graduates. ($175 vs. $221)
- More MBTS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/