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Overview |
UAPB | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Pine Bluff, AR | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #987 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uapb.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAPB | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,640 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,810 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,866 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,959 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,469 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
UAPB | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,183 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 2,900 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 805/1045 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UAPB | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAPB | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,748 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $232 |
Diversity |
UAPB | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UAPB | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UAPB | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| 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
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than UAPB based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 2,387 students)
UAPB vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAPB or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 37.6% more expensive to attend than UAPB for in-state tuition ($7,761.00 vs. $5,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Southeast Missouri State University than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($14,331.00 vs. $12,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Southeast Missouri State University ($9,959 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are 12.3% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($8,866 vs. $9,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Southeast Missouri State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students is 56.8% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($13,469 vs. $8,592)
UAPB vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAPB 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 UAPB .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 179 points higher than at UAPB (871)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UAPB (18)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UAPB (2.9)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than UAPB (69.3%)
UAPB vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAPB 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 UAPB.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (46% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $10,300 more per year than UAPB graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $30,200)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $4,221 lower median federal student loan debt than UAPB graduates. ($22,527 vs. $26,748)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than UAPB graduates. ($232 vs. $276)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAPB students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/