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Overview |
PSC | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 94% |
Admission |
PSC | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
PSC | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $232 |
Diversity |
PSC | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
PSC | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 19% | ||
Campus |
PSC | 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 PSC based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Philander Smith College is 52.1% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($11,804.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at Southeast Missouri State University than Philander Smith College ($14,331.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than PSC ($14,519 vs. $15,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 20.7% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($8,250 vs. $9,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than Philander Smith College (94% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Philander Smith College students is 20.1% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($10,317 vs. $8,592)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC 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 PSC .
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC 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 PSC.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Philander Smith College (46% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $13,700 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $26,800)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $8,473 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($22,527 vs. $31,000)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($232 vs. $320)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/