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Overview |
IU East | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
IU East | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 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 | 18/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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 | Aug 18, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $232 |
Diversity |
IU East | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IU East | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 19% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 6.7% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($7,761.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at IU East than Southeast Missouri State University ($20,634.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Southeast Missouri State University ($8,837 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 5.8% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($9,412 vs. $9,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than Indiana University East (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeast Missouri State University students is 9.1% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($8,592 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East 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 IU East .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 89 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at IU East (3.41)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Indiana University East (46% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $7,600 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $2,027 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,527)
- IU East graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/