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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University DePaul Illinois WMU EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Loyola Wright State| Northern Illinois University | Southeast Missouri State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $232 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | 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
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Southeast Missouri State University based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 9,927 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Northern Illinois University is 26.1% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.4% higher at Southeast Missouri State University than Northern Illinois University ($14,331.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Southeast Missouri State University ($13,884 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 14.7% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($9,954 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Southeast Missouri State University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 46.1% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($12,552 vs. $8,592)
Northern Illinois vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois 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 Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 21 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois 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 Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (56% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $1,332 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($22,527 vs. $23,859)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($232 vs. $246)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/