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Overview |
Indiana State | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana State | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $232 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana State | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | 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
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than Indiana State based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 8,658 students)
Indiana State vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Indiana State University is 21.8% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at Indiana State than Southeast Missouri State University ($20,880.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Southeast Missouri State University ($12,688 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 14% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($9,954 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Southeast Missouri State University (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 25.7% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($10,802 vs. $8,592)
Indiana State vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State 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 Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 140 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Southeast Missouri State University (86.3%)
Indiana State vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State 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 Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Indiana State University (46% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $100 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $40,400)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $1,193 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($22,527 vs. $23,720)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($232 vs. $245)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/