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Overview |
EIU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
EIU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 970/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
EIU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $232 |
Diversity |
EIU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
EIU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 19% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than EIU based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 8,857 students)
EIU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Eastern Illinois University is 25.1% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Southeast Missouri State University than Eastern Illinois University ($14,331.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Southeast Missouri State University ($13,380 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 8.6% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($9,954 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Southeast Missouri State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 37% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($11,773 vs. $8,592)
EIU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Southeast Missouri State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeast Missouri State University or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 40 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at EIU (22)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at EIU (3.39)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Southeast Missouri State University? 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 Southeast Missouri State University and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (59% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $1,123 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($22,527 vs. $23,650)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($232 vs. $244)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/