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Auburn Alabama Kentucky Clemson Ole Miss UofSC Florida State ASU IU JMU Georgia UTC| Southeast Missouri State University | The University of Tennessee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,927 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,761 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,331 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,954 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,519 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,592 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 88% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,092 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 6,121 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southeast Missouri State University | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $206 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Southeast Missouri State University based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 9,927 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or Tennessee?
- The University of Tennessee is 46% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($11,332.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106% higher at Tennessee than Southeast Missouri State University ($29,522.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than Tennessee ($14,519 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 22.1% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($9,954 vs. $12,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than The University of Tennessee (94% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee students is 23.3% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($10,593 vs. $8,592)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 164 points higher than at Southeast Missouri State University (1050)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (3.53)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (63% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $15,800 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $40,500)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $2,527 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,527)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($206 vs. $232)
- More Tennessee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeast Missouri State University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/