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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Athens, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,927 | 1,052 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | #615 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | twcnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,761 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,331 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,954 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,519 | $13,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,592 | $22,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,092 | 968 | ||
| Admitted | 6,121 | 588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | 60.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 |
Southeast Missouri State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $193 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 1,052 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or Tennessee Wesleyan College?
- Tennessee Wesleyan College is 236.3% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.1% higher at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Southeast Missouri State University ($26,100.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Southeast Missouri State University ($13,591 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 15.7% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($8,600 vs. $9,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Southeast Missouri State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Wesleyan College students is 161.2% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($22,442 vs. $8,592)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or Tennessee Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Wesleyan College or Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 31 points higher than at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tennessee Wesleyan College (22)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Tennessee Wesleyan College (3.5)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Tennessee Wesleyan College (60.7%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or Tennessee Wesleyan College? 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Tennessee Wesleyan College (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Wesleyan College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $40,500)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $3,777 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,527)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($193 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Wesleyan College 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/