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Overview |
Purdue North Central | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 94% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Purdue North Central | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $232 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 19% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than Purdue North Central based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 6,092 students)
Purdue North Central vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 15% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($7,761.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Purdue North Central than Southeast Missouri State University ($16,164.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than Southeast Missouri State University ($7,832 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 34.9% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($7,380 vs. $9,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than Purdue University North Central Campus (94% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeast Missouri State University students is 19.9% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($8,592 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central 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 Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 107 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central 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 Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (46% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Purdue University North Central Campus earn on average $1,400 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $2,309 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($22,527 vs. $24,836)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($232 vs. $256)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/