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Overview |
Northwest | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
Northwest | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 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 |
Northwest | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
Northwest | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northwest | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | 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 Northwest based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 8,505 students)
Northwest vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 29% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($7,761.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at Southeast Missouri State University than Northwest Missouri State University ($14,331.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Southeast Missouri State University ($14,197 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 4.8% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($9,954 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than Southeast Missouri State University (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeast Missouri State University students is 2.4% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($8,592 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, 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 Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 3 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Northwest students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Southeast Missouri State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Northwest vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, 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 Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $700 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $2,473 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($22,527 vs. $25,000)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/