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Sacramento State San Francisco State Humboldt State University San Jose State UC Merced Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University California State University-Fresno Cal State East Bay UC Davis Cal Poly San Diego State| California State University Chico | Southeast Missouri State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 94% |
Admission |
CSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $232 |
Diversity |
CSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 19% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than Southeast Missouri State University based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 9,927 students)
CSU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 35.2% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($7,761.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at CSU than Southeast Missouri State University ($17,622.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than CSU ($14,519 vs. $15,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 52.8% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($9,954 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than California State University Chico (94% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is 6.6% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($9,162 vs. $8,592)
CSU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 47 points higher than at CSU (1003)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at CSU (3.37)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Southeast Missouri State University (86.3%)
CSU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (59% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $11,900 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $40,500)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $5,527 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($17,000 vs. $22,527)
- CSU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($175 vs. $232)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeast Missouri State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/