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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | RSU | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Claremore, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,927 | 3,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | rsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | RSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,761 | $4,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,331 | $12,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,954 | $10,725 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,519 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,592 | $7,107 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 79% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | RSU | ||
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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 | 3.53 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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 |
Southeast Missouri State University | RSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | RSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $16,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $166 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | RSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 19% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | RSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | RSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than RSU based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 3,155 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. RSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or RSU?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 71.1% more expensive to attend than RSU for in-state tuition ($7,761.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at Southeast Missouri State University than Rogers State University ($14,331.00 vs. $12,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rogers State University than Southeast Missouri State University ($13,446 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 7.7% lower than costs at Rogers State University ($9,954 vs. $10,725)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than Rogers State University (94% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeast Missouri State University students is 20.9% larger than aid received Rogers State University ($8,592 vs. $7,107)
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or RSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RSU or Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 220 points higher than at RSU (830)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at RSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at RSU (3.4)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. RSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or RSU? 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 RSU and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Rogers State University (46% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than RSU graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $37,300)
- Rogers State University students graduate with a $6,377 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($16,150 vs. $22,527)
- RSU graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($166 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RSU 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/