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Overview |
Columbia College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,046 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccis.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,326 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,326 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,670 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,824 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,725 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 94% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,034 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $232 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Columbia College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | 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 Columbia College based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 6,046 students)
Columbia College vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Columbia College is 213.4% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($24,326.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.7% higher at Columbia College than Southeast Missouri State University ($24,326.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than Columbia College ($14,519 vs. $22,824)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 14.8% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($8,670 vs. $9,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than Columbia College (94% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 59.7% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($13,725 vs. $8,592)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia 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 Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (3.53)
Columbia College vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia 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 Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Columbia College (46% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Columbia College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $40,500)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $493 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($22,034 vs. $22,527)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($227 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/