SIUE vs. Central

The following statements compare Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and Central College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Central's tuition ($20,988) is more expensive than SIUE ($12,922).
  • Central's acceptance rate (79.24%) is lower than SIUE (97.51%).
  • Central has higher yield (22.49%) than SIUE (20.52%).
  • Central's SAT score (1,100) is higher than SIUE (1,050).
  • Central's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than SIUE (15 to 1).
  • SIUE (12,519 students) is larger than Central (1,169 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Central ($10,764) has higher amount of financial aid than SIUE ($8,626).
  • Central's graduation rate (71%) is higher than SIUE (53%).
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville

Public, 4 years • Edwardsville, IL #41 in Illinois more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,748 In-State
$12,922 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,626
Test Scores
1,050 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
97.51% Acceptance Rate
20.52% Yield
Enrollment
9,321 Undergraduate
3,198 Graduate
1,951 Online Students
Graduation Rate
53% Graduation Rate
29% Transfer-out Rate
71% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
631 Faculties (full-time)
2,102 Staffs (full-time)
$78,278 Faculty Salary
$55,486 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,570 annual charge
-3,002 capacity
Central College

Central College

Private, 4 years • Pella, IA #197 Liberal Arts Colleges, #18 in Iowa more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$20,988
Financial Aid
$10,764
Test Scores
1,100 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
79.24% Acceptance Rate
22.49% Yield
Enrollment
1,169 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
71% Graduation Rate
28% Transfer-out Rate
74% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
99 Faculties (full-time)
324 Staffs (full-time)
$67,886 Faculty Salary
$44,988 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,200 annual charge
-1,405 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,660 annual charge
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