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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,686 | 8,679 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,152 | $7,594 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,152 | $14,795 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,486 | $9,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,843 | $9,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,974 | $6,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 85% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,462 | 6,394 | ||
| Admitted | 5,858 | 4,516 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1030 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southeast Missouri State University | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | N/A |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than Purdue Northwest based on total student enrollment (9,686 students vs. 8,679 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or Purdue Northwest?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($8,152.00 vs. $7,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.5% higher at Purdue Northwest than Southeast Missouri State University ($14,795.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than Southeast Missouri State University ($9,637 vs. $14,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 26.3% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($9,097 vs. $11,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than Purdue University Northwest (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeast Missouri State University students is 39.8% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($8,974 vs. $6,420)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or Southeast Missouri State University .
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Purdue Northwest (70.6%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or Purdue Northwest? 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 Purdue Northwest and Southeast Missouri State University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/