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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | WCU | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Cullowhee, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,927 | 11,635 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | #763 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | wcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,761 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,331 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,954 | $11,173 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,519 | $13,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,592 | $4,526 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,092 | 17,917 | ||
| Admitted | 6,121 | 15,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southeast Missouri State University | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $22,010 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $227 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | WCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Carolina University is larger than than Southeast Missouri State University based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 9,927 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or WCU?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 676.1% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($7,761.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 186.6% higher at Southeast Missouri State University than Western Carolina University ($14,331.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than Southeast Missouri State University ($13,022 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 12.2% lower than costs at Western Carolina University ($9,954 vs. $11,173)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Carolina University than Southeast Missouri State University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeast Missouri State University students is 89.8% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($8,592 vs. $4,526)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 18 points higher than at WCU (1032)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WCU (22)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at WCU (3.44)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than WCU (84.8%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or WCU? 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 WCU and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (50% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $1,400 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $39,100)
- Western Carolina University students graduate with a $517 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($22,010 vs. $22,527)
- WCU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($227 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/