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CMU GVSU Oakland WSU Michigan State ISU Eastern Michigan University Northern Illinois Michigan Tech Michigan Southern Illinois University UM-Dearborn| Western Michigan University | Southeast Missouri State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
WMU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WMU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $232 |
Diversity |
WMU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
WMU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 19% | ||
Campus |
WMU | 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
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Southeast Missouri State University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 9,927 students)
WMU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Western Michigan University is 87.1% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.7% higher at WMU than Southeast Missouri State University ($18,154.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than WMU ($14,519 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 11.5% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($9,954 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than Western Michigan University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeast Missouri State University students is 26.1% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($8,592 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU 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 WMU .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 20 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at WMU (3.5)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than WMU (84.6%)
WMU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU 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 WMU.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (56% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $4,106 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($22,527 vs. $26,633)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($232 vs. $275)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU 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/