| EIU vs. SIUE |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#79 in Federal Region V Universities #36 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #357 in National Universities #38 in Illinois Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$13,377 Illinois Residents $15,859 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,092 Illinois Residents $12,092 Out-of-State |
| expensive$11,647 Illinois Residents $23,214 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,488 Illinois Residents $10,488 Out-of-State |
| More$11,647 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,247 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,000 SAT- | Test Scores | Higher1,070 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter65.35% | Acceptance Rate | Easier97.50% |
| Lower9.81% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable15.66% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller8,505 | Total Enrollment | Larger11,893 |
| Smaller6,785 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,945 |
| Smaller1,720 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,948 |
| Smaller1,283 | Online Student Population | Larger1,999 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower47% | Graduate Rate | Higher57% |
| Higher29% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower23% |
| Lower72% | Retention Rate | Higher76% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,304) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,002) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,070) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 509 | Number of faculty | 861 |
| Higher$84,987 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$81,240 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.