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Overview |
CMU - CLAS | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Fayette, MO | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,080 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #781 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralmethodist.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU - CLAS | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,360 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,360 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,910 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,828 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,044 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
CMU - CLAS | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,166 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 1,141 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1090 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CMU - CLAS | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU - CLAS | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,875 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $232 |
Diversity |
CMU - CLAS | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
CMU - CLAS | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 19% | ||
Campus |
CMU - CLAS | 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 CMU - CLAS based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 1,080 students)
CMU - CLAS vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU - CLAS or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is 239.6% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($26,360.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.9% higher at CMU - CLAS than Southeast Missouri State University ($26,360.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than CMU - CLAS ($14,519 vs. $24,828)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences are 11.7% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($8,910 vs. $9,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences than Southeast Missouri State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences students is 110% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($18,044 vs. $8,592)
CMU - CLAS vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU - CLAS 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 CMU - CLAS .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 7 points higher than at CMU - CLAS (1043)
- Incoming CMU - CLAS students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Southeast Missouri State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at CMU - CLAS (3.5)
- CMU - CLAS has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Southeast Missouri State University (86.3%)
CMU - CLAS vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU - CLAS 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 CMU - CLAS.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (46% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than CMU - CLAS graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $38,600)
- Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences students graduate with a $5,652 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($16,875 vs. $22,527)
- CMU - CLAS graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($174 vs. $232)
- More CMU - CLAS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeast Missouri State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/