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Overview |
SIUE | UE | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,519 | 2,017 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #314 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,306 | $40,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,306 | $40,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $34,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
SIUE | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,325 | 4,397 | ||
| Admitted | 9,093 | 3,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1045/1300 | ||
| 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 | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $279 |
Diversity |
SIUE | UE | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
SIUE | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 33% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | UE | ||
| 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 UE based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 2,017 students)
SIUE vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or UE?
- University of Evansville is 330.9% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 330.9% higher at UE than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($40,100.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than UE ($13,586 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 34.7% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($10,272 vs. $13,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 219.9% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($34,067 vs. $10,649)
SIUE vs. UE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or SIUE .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 87 points higher than at SIUE (1070)
- Incoming UE students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at SIUE (23)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at SIUE (3.54)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than UE (76.3%)
SIUE vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE or UE? 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 UE and SIUE.
- The graduation rate at UE is higher than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (62% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $1,000 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $46,000)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $5,570 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($21,430 vs. $27,000)
- SIUE graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/