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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas State University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $232 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | 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
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than Southeast Missouri State University based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 9,927 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 12.7% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($7,761.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Southeast Missouri State University than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($14,331.00 vs. $12,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Southeast Missouri State University ($12,011 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 1.5% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($9,954 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Southeast Missouri State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 30.6% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($11,225 vs. $8,592)
Arkansas State University vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University 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 Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 38 points higher than at Southeast Missouri State University (1050)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (3.53)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University 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 Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (46% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,027 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,527)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($201 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/