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Overview |
AAMU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,614 | 9,686 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | #954 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $8,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $8,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,402 | $11,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,064 | $14,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,612 | $8,974 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 93% |
Admission |
AAMU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,628 | 7,462 | ||
| Admitted | 10,349 | 5,858 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1060 | 850/1030 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
AAMU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $232 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 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 | 3% | 1% |
Students |
AAMU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 18% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | 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
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than AAMU based on total student enrollment (9,686 students vs. 6,614 students)
AAMU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Alabama A & M University is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($8,610.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.2% higher at AAMU than Southeast Missouri State University ($17,220.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama A & M University than Southeast Missouri State University ($14,064 vs. $14,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama A & M University are 0.7% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($11,402 vs. $11,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than Alabama A & M University (93% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 29.4% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($11,612 vs. $8,974)
AAMU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU 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 AAMU .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 200 points higher than at AAMU (850)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at AAMU (3.02)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than AAMU (66.2%)
AAMU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU 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 AAMU.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Alabama A & M University (46% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $6,200 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $34,300)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $12,473 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($22,527 vs. $35,000)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($232 vs. $361)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/