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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Illinois State University | Southeast Missouri State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
ISU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $232 |
Diversity |
ISU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ISU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 19% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than Southeast Missouri State University based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 9,927 students)
ISU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Illinois State University is 52.6% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($11,840.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.2% higher at ISU than Southeast Missouri State University ($23,681.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than ISU ($14,519 vs. $20,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 6.5% lower than costs at Illinois State University ($9,954 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University than Southeast Missouri State University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois State University students is 35.2% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($11,619 vs. $8,592)
ISU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU 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 ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 40 points higher than at Southeast Missouri State University (1050)
- Incoming ISU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at ISU (3.41)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than ISU (86.2%)
ISU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (71% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $40,500)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $527 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,527)
- ISU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($227 vs. $232)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeast Missouri State University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/