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Overview |
UNI | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 94% |
Admission |
UNI | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
UNI | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $232 |
Diversity |
UNI | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UNI | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UNI | 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
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than UNI based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 8,945 students)
UNI vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Southeast Missouri State University?
- University of Northern Iowa is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($8,111.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.4% higher at UNI than Southeast Missouri State University ($19,265.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than UNI ($14,519 vs. $15,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 6.5% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($9,343 vs. $9,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than University of Northern Iowa (94% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeast Missouri State University students is 34% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($8,592 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI 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 UNI .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (1050) is the same at Southeast Missouri State University (1050)
- Incoming UNI students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Southeast Missouri State University (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (3.53)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Southeast Missouri State University (86.3%)
UNI vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (67% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $7,200 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $40,500)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $1,902 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($20,625 vs. $22,527)
- UNI graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($213 vs. $232)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeast Missouri State University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/