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UIC Southern Illinois University Wright State Central Bradley Loyola Illinois University of Missouri-Kansas City Arkansas ISU SIUE Missouri State University-Springfield| University of Illinois at Springfield | Southeast Missouri State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 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 |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 19% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | 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
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Southeast Missouri State University?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 24.3% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than Southeast Missouri State University ($19,410.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than Southeast Missouri State University ($11,733 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 4.6% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($9,954 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Southeast Missouri State University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 65% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($14,175 vs. $8,592)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield 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 University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 18 points higher than at Southeast Missouri State University (1050)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield 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 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield 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 University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (61% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $7,000 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $40,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $3,734 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($18,793 vs. $22,527)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($194 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/