| SIUE vs. Western Illinois |
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|---|---|---|
#357 in National Universities #38 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #88 in Federal Region V Universities #37 in Illinois Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$12,092 Illinois Residents $12,092 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$14,572 Illinois Residents $14,572 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,488 Illinois Residents $10,488 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,683 Illinois Residents $13,683 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,247 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,040 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,070 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier97.50% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter71.18% |
| Favorable15.66% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower10.27% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger11,893 | Total Enrollment | Smaller6,332 |
| Larger8,945 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,525 |
| Larger2,948 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,807 |
| Larger1,999 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,607 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher57% | Graduate Rate | Lower45% |
| Lower23% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher31% |
| Higher76% | Retention Rate | Lower61% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,002) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,083) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,070) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,072) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 861 | Number of faculty | 519 |
| Lower$81,240 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$91,891 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.