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Overview |
CSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
CSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 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 |
CSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $232 |
Diversity |
CSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 19% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 1.4% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($7,761.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.2% higher at Southeast Missouri State University than Chicago State University ($14,331.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Southeast Missouri State University ($6,446 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 38.6% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($9,954 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than Chicago State University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 85% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($15,891 vs. $8,592)
CSU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 175 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Chicago State University (46% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $38,300)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $8,723 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($22,527 vs. $31,250)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($232 vs. $323)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/