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Southern Illinois University Wright State Central UAFS University of Missouri-Kansas City Arkansas Missouri State University-Springfield SIUE University of Central Arkansas University of Missouri-Columbia Lindenwood University Southern Arkansas University Main Campus| Arkansas Tech University | Southeast Missouri State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 9,686 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #954 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $8,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $8,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $11,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $14,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $8,974 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
ATU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 7,462 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 5,858 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 850/1030 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
ATU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $232 |
Diversity |
ATU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ATU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 18% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than ATU based on total student enrollment (9,686 students vs. 9,487 students)
ATU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 36% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($8,152.00 vs. $5,995.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.1% higher at ATU than Southeast Missouri State University ($11,989.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Southeast Missouri State University ($11,443 vs. $14,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 16.6% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($9,852 vs. $11,486)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University as Southeast Missouri State University (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 7.9% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($9,680 vs. $8,974)
ATU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU 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 ATU .
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Southeast Missouri State University (78.5%)
ATU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Arkansas Tech University (46% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $3,400 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $4,777 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $22,527)
- ATU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($183 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/