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Edwardsville, IL · Laramie, WY
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | University of Wyoming | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $14,889/yr | $13,599/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $8,483/yr | $7,977/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $20,500 | $18,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $8,587/yr | $7,730/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $11,116/yr | $9,585/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $19,351/yr | $15,205/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $24,684/yr | $19,634/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $217/mo | $191/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,490/yr | $13,710/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,490/yr | $10,300/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,006/yr | $1,100/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,844/yr | $3,900/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $28,919/yr | $24,818/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $12,922/yr | $7,768/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $12,922/yr | $24,178/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 33% | 23% |
| Students taking federal loans | 38% | 28% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 98% | 97% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 950–1190 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1100 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 20–27 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 18–27 · Math 18–26 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 8,937 | 5,644 |
| Students accepted | 8,688 | 5,498 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,602 | 1,463 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 18% | 27% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 49% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 19% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 57% | 59% |
| Freshmen who come back | 76% | 80% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $56,346/yr | $56,880/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $37,805–$82,428 | $37,256–$80,898 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 61% | 62% |
| White students graduating | 62% | 62% |
| Black students graduating | 38% | 27% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 52% | 57% |
| Asian students graduating | 72% | 71% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $46,384/yr | $48,360/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 76% | 77% |
| Graduate on time | 37% | 39% |
| Pell students who graduate | 44% | 50% |
| First-gen students who finish | 49% | 49% |
| Low-income students who finish | 43% | 52% |
| Students who transfer out | 23% | 24% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $51,066/yr | $53,891/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Health Professions 20% · Psychology 8% | Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Health Professions 11% · Education 8% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 20% of degrees | Health Professions — 11% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Education — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Engineering — 8% of degrees | Psychology — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 6% of degrees | Engineering — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $165,748/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $91,857/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 18% | 21% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 8,750 | 7,944 |
| Students per professor | 15 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 2,948 | 2,683 |
| Average professor pay | $9,158/mo | $10,759/mo |
| Full-time professors | 72% | 99% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $49,754 | $54,734 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | Town (remote) |
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Laramie, WY |
| Region | Great Lakes | Rocky Mountains |
| Founded | 1957 | 1886 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3.6% | 1.9% |
| Men | 42% | 46% |
| Women | 58% | 54% |
| White students | 65% | 75% |
| Black students | 15% | 1% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 6.6% | 10% |
| Asian students | 2.4% | 1.1% |
| Two or more races | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Other / not reported | 4.2% | 6.4% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 31% | 28% |
| Part-time students | 15% | 14% |
| Students age 25+ | 12% | 16% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $14,215/yr | $17,639/yr |
| Endowment | $40.2M | $807.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 3,070 | 2,872 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,760/yr | $5,740/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,210/yr | $7,600/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | Land-grant institution |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | Yes | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I without football | NCAA Division I-FBS |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 12 | 13 |
| Student athletes | 284 | 435 |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.1M | $10.2M |
| Athletics budget | $12.2M | $50.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $12.2M | $50.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $143,065 | $1.2M |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.