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TROY Alabama Southern Community College The University of West Florida Auburn Southern Illinois University University of Alabama at Birmingham Bishop State Community College University of North Alabama Wright State Central University of Mobile Jacksonville State University| University of South Alabama | Southeast Missouri State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of South Alabama | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,438 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southalabama.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Alabama | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,616 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,232 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,510 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,664 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,686 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 94% |
Admission |
University of South Alabama | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,550 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 8,203 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.4% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1003/1200 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of South Alabama | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Alabama | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of South Alabama | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University of South Alabama | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 19% | ||
Campus |
University of South 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 | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Alabama is larger than than Southeast Missouri State University based on total student enrollment (13,438 students vs. 9,927 students)
University of South Alabama vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Alabama or Southeast Missouri State University?
- University of South Alabama is 11% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($8,616.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at University of South Alabama than Southeast Missouri State University ($17,232.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than University of South Alabama ($14,519 vs. $15,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Alabama are 17% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($8,510 vs. $9,954)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of South Alabama as Southeast Missouri State University (94% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeast Missouri State University students is 11.8% larger than aid received University of South Alabama ($8,592 vs. $7,686)
University of South Alabama vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South 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 University of South Alabama .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 5 points higher than at University of South Alabama (1045)
- Incoming University of South Alabama students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Southeast Missouri State University (23)
- Accepted freshman University of South Alabama students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (3.53)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than University of South Alabama (65.4%)
University of South Alabama vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South 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 University of South Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than University of South Alabama (46% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of South Alabama earn on average $4,700 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $1,973 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Alabama graduates. ($22,527 vs. $24,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Alabama graduates. ($232 vs. $253)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Alabama students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/