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Overview |
Illinois College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 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 |
Illinois College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Illinois College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Illinois College is 361.2% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.8% higher at Illinois College than Southeast Missouri State University ($35,796.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than Illinois College ($14,519 vs. $16,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 0.1% lower than costs at Illinois College ($9,954 vs. $9,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Southeast Missouri State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 246.7% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($29,785 vs. $8,592)
Illinois College vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College 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 Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (3.53)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Illinois College (77.2%)
Illinois College vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College 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 Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (57% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $4,473 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($22,527 vs. $27,000)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeast Missouri State University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/