Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Southern Illinois University Wright State Central University of Missouri-Kansas City Arkansas Missouri State University-Springfield SIUE University of Missouri-Columbia Lindenwood University Webster University Maryville University of Saint Louis ISU| Louisiana State University Alexandria | Southeast Missouri State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
LSUA | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Alexandria, LA | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,289 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsua.edu | semo.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
LSUA | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,950 | $7,761 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,120 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,598 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,274 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,033 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
LSUA | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,913 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 1,680 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
LSUA | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
LSUA | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,707 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $232 |
Diversity |
LSUA | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 30% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
LSUA | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 85% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 19% | ||
Campus |
LSUA | 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 LSUA based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 4,289 students)
LSUA vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUA or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 56.8% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($7,761.00 vs. $4,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179.9% higher at Southeast Missouri State University than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($14,331.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than Southeast Missouri State University ($7,274 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Alexandria are 3.7% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($9,598 vs. $9,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Alexandria than Southeast Missouri State University (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeast Missouri State University students is 22.2% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($8,592 vs. $7,033)
LSUA vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUA 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 LSUA .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 100 points higher than at LSUA (950)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LSUA (20)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at LSUA (3.16)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than LSUA (57.7%)
LSUA vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUA 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 LSUA.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (46% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than LSUA graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $35,700)
- Louisiana State University Alexandria students graduate with a $4,820 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($17,707 vs. $22,527)
- LSUA 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 LSUA students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/