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Overview |
Mississippi State | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,649 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,248 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,294 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,964 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,364 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,252 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,830 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 14,158 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mississippi State | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $232 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Mississippi State | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | 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
- Mississippi State University is larger than than Southeast Missouri State University based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 9,927 students)
Mississippi State vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Mississippi State University is 19.2% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($9,248.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.5% higher at Mississippi State than Southeast Missouri State University ($25,294.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than Mississippi State ($14,519 vs. $15,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 10.1% lower than costs at Mississippi State University ($9,954 vs. $10,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than Southeast Missouri State University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 65.9% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($14,252 vs. $8,592)
Mississippi State vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State 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 Mississippi State .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 90 points higher than at Southeast Missouri State University (1050)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Mississippi State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (3.53)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
Mississippi State vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State 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 Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (60% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Mississippi State University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $723 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($22,527 vs. $23,250)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($232 vs. $240)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeast Missouri State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/