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Overview |
AUM | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
AUM | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $232 |
Diversity |
AUM | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
AUM | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 19% | ||
Campus |
AUM | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than AUM based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 5,109 students)
AUM vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at AUM than Southeast Missouri State University ($18,480.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Southeast Missouri State University ($13,163 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 35.1% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($7,368 vs. $9,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Southeast Missouri State University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeast Missouri State University students is 23.9% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($8,592 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM 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 AUM .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 60 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at AUM (3.4)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Southeast Missouri State University (86.3%)
AUM vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM 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 AUM.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (46% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $335 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($22,192 vs. $22,527)
- AUM graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($229 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/