College comparison

Purdue University Northwest vs Southeast Missouri State University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN	Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO
Acceptance ratePurdue University Northwest is more selective	72%	74%
SAT (25–75)	890–1140	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	5,671	6,373
Avg net price	$6,079	$15,882
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Hammond, IN	Cape Girardeau, MO

Quick answers

Is Purdue University Northwest or Southeast Missouri State University harder to get into?

Purdue University Northwest is more selective: Purdue University Northwest's acceptance rate is approximately 72% and Southeast Missouri State University's is approximately 74% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Purdue University Northwest vs Southeast Missouri State University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 890–1140 at Purdue University Northwest and — at Southeast Missouri State University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.