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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 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 |
Missouri Southern | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $232 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | 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 Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 4,144 students)
Missouri Southern vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Missouri Southern State University is 3.4% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($8,026.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Missouri Southern than Southeast Missouri State University ($16,052.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Southeast Missouri State University ($10,061 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 30.6% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($7,624 vs. $9,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Southeast Missouri State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeast Missouri State University students is 7.2% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($8,592 vs. $8,016)
Missouri Southern vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern 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 Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 20 points higher than at Missouri Southern (1030)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Missouri Southern (3.5)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Southeast Missouri State University (86.3%)
Missouri Southern vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern 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 Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Missouri Southern State University (46% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $1,696 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($20,831 vs. $22,527)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($215 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/