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Overview |
IWU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
IWU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 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 |
IWU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $232 |
Diversity |
IWU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 19% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 282.5% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.1% higher at IWU than Southeast Missouri State University ($29,684.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than IWU ($14,519 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 1% lower than costs at Indiana Wesleyan University ($9,954 vs. $10,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Southeast Missouri State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 135% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($20,194 vs. $8,592)
IWU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU 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 IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 36 points higher than at Southeast Missouri State University (1050)
- Incoming IWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (23)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (3.53)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Southeast Missouri State University (86.3%)
IWU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (70% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $13,800 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $1,577 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($22,527 vs. $24,104)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($232 vs. $249)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/