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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | USAO | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,927 | 825 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,761 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,331 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,954 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,519 | $8,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,592 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 92% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,092 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 6,121 | 603 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 923/1138 | ||
| 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 | Sep 2, 2023 |
Academics |
Southeast Missouri State University | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | N/A |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | USAO | ||
| 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 USAO based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 825 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or USAO?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 17.1% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($7,761.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at USAO than Southeast Missouri State University ($17,820.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than Southeast Missouri State University ($8,390 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 42.2% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($7,000 vs. $9,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 42% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($12,201 vs. $8,592)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. USAO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 51 points higher than at USAO (999)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USAO (22)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at USAO (3.43)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than USAO (56.3%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or USAO? 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 USAO and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (46% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $36,100)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/