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Overview |
IU Northwest | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | 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 | $6,553 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 94% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 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 |
IU Northwest | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IU Northwest | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 19% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | 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 Northwest based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 3,198 students)
IU Northwest vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 6.7% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($7,761.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at IU Northwest 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 Northwest than Southeast Missouri State University ($6,553 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest 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 Northwest (94% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Northwest students is 1.9% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($8,754 vs. $8,592)
IU Northwest vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest 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 Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 122 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than IU Northwest (80.3%)
IU Northwest vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest 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 Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Indiana University Northwest (46% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $39,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $2,503 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($22,527 vs. $25,030)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than IU Northwest graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/