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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 94% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 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 15, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $232 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 5,756 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 30% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Southeast Missouri State University ($20,182.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Southeast Missouri State University ($14,262 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 7.9% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($9,954 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than Northeastern Illinois University (94% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 76.2% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($15,143 vs. $8,592)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern 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 Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 180 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (46% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $500 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $8,027 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $22,527)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($149 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/