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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | CBU | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,927 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,761 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,331 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,954 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,519 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,592 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,092 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 6,121 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Southeast Missouri State University | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 1,934 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 357.7% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.9% higher at CBU than Southeast Missouri State University ($35,520.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than CBU ($14,519 vs. $18,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 2.7% lower than costs at Christian Brothers University ($9,954 vs. $10,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Southeast Missouri State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 213.8% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($26,964 vs. $8,592)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 55 points higher than at Southeast Missouri State University (1050)
- Incoming CBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (23)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (3.53)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Southeast Missouri State University (86.3%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or CBU? 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 CBU and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (52% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $4,473 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($22,527 vs. $27,000)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU 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/