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Overview |
Blue Mountain College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Blue Mountain, MS | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 922 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bmc.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blue Mountain College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,120 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,120 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,452 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,305 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,229 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Blue Mountain College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 186 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 178 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.6% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1140 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Blue Mountain College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blue Mountain College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,700 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,264 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $188 | $232 |
Diversity |
Blue Mountain College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Blue Mountain College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Blue Mountain College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than Blue Mountain College based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 922 students)
Blue Mountain College vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blue Mountain College or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Blue Mountain College is 146.4% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($19,120.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at Blue Mountain College than Southeast Missouri State University ($19,120.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than Blue Mountain College ($14,519 vs. $15,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blue Mountain College are 17.8% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($8,452 vs. $9,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blue Mountain College than Southeast Missouri State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Blue Mountain College students is 65.6% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($14,229 vs. $8,592)
Blue Mountain College vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blue Mountain College 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 Blue Mountain College .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 60 points higher than at Blue Mountain College (990)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Blue Mountain College (21)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Blue Mountain College (3.52)
- Blue Mountain College has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Southeast Missouri State University (86.3%)
Blue Mountain College vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blue Mountain College 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 Blue Mountain College.
- The graduation rate at Blue Mountain College is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (50% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Blue Mountain College graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $29,700)
- Blue Mountain College students graduate with a $4,263 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($18,264 vs. $22,527)
- Blue Mountain College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($188 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Blue Mountain College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/