Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Tennessee Ole Miss Auburn LSU Georgia Clemson Kentucky Arkansas Florida Florida State OU University of Alabama at Birmingham| The University of Alabama | Southeast Missouri State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Alabama | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | semo.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Alabama | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $7,761 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 94% |
Admission |
Alabama | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 970/1180 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Alabama | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $232 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 35% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than Southeast Missouri State University based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 9,927 students)
Alabama vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Southeast Missouri State University?
- The University of Alabama is 43% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.5% higher at Alabama than Southeast Missouri State University ($31,460.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than Alabama ($14,519 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 44.9% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($9,954 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than The University of Alabama (94% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 82.5% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($15,683 vs. $8,592)
Alabama vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or Southeast Missouri State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeast Missouri State University or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 131 points higher than at Southeast Missouri State University (1050)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (3.53)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Alabama (80.1%)
Alabama vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or Southeast Missouri State University? 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 Southeast Missouri State University and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (66% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $9,400 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $1,223 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($22,527 vs. $23,750)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($232 vs. $245)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/