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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Illinois EIU Wright State Central WMU Western Illinois University University of Missouri-Kansas City UIC Arkansas| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Southeast Missouri State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 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 |
Southern Illinois University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $232 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Southeast Missouri State University based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 9,927 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 24.2% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.7% higher at Southeast Missouri State University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($14,331.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than Southern Illinois University ($14,519 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 6.7% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,954 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Southeast Missouri State University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 31.2% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($11,269 vs. $8,592)
Southern Illinois University vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University 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 Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 18 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Southeast Missouri State University (86.3%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University 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 Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $7,300 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $40,500)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $27 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $22,527)
- Southeast Missouri State University and Southern Illinois University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($232 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/