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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Edinboro, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,927 | 4,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | #1034 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | edinboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,761 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,331 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,954 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,519 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,592 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 0% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,092 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,121 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeast Missouri State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than PennWest Edinboro based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 4,043 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. PennWest Edinboro Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or PennWest Edinboro?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 0.6% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($7,761.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at Southeast Missouri State University than PennWest Edinboro ($14,331.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 17.1% lower than costs at PennWest Edinboro ($9,954 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than PennWest Edinboro (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeast Missouri State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($8,592 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or PennWest Edinboro? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Edinboro or Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 100 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PennWest Edinboro (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (3.53)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. PennWest Edinboro Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or PennWest Edinboro? 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 PennWest Edinboro and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (53% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $37,700)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $4,473 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($22,527 vs. $27,000)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Edinboro 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/