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Overview |
IU South Bend | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | 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 | $9,190 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 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 South Bend | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $232 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IU South Bend | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 19% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 South Bend based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 4,326 students)
IU South Bend vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 6.7% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($7,761.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at IU South Bend 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 South Bend than Southeast Missouri State University ($8,785 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 8.3% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($9,190 vs. $9,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University South Bend than Southeast Missouri State University (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeast Missouri State University students is 9.9% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($8,592 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend 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 South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 95 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Southeast Missouri State University (86.3%)
IU South Bend vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend 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 South Bend.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Indiana University South Bend (46% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $3,400 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $37,100)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $2,003 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($22,527 vs. $24,530)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($232 vs. $253)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/