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Overview |
SIUE | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,519 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,306 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,306 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
SIUE | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,325 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 9,093 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 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 | May 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SIUE | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $232 |
Diversity |
SIUE | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
SIUE | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 19% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Southeast Missouri State University based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 9,927 students)
SIUE vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 19.9% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($9,306.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54% higher at Southeast Missouri State University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($14,331.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Southeast Missouri State University ($13,586 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 3.2% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($9,954 vs. $10,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Southeast Missouri State University (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is 23.9% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($10,649 vs. $8,592)
SIUE vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE 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 SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 20 points higher than at Southeast Missouri State University (1050)
- Incoming SIUE students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Southeast Missouri State University (23)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (3.53)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Southeast Missouri State University (86.3%)
SIUE vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE 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 SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (52% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $6,500 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $40,500)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $1,097 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($21,430 vs. $22,527)
- SIUE graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($221 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/