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Overview |
CULVER | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Canton, MO | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 999 | 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 | culver.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
CULVER | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,700 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,700 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,270 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,522 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,686 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
CULVER | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,246 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 1,208 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 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 | 19/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1080 | 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 |
CULVER | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CULVER | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
CULVER | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
CULVER | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 19% | ||
Campus |
CULVER | 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 CULVER based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 999 students)
CULVER vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CULVER or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Culver Stockton College is 269.8% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($28,700.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.3% higher at CULVER than Southeast Missouri State University ($28,700.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than CULVER ($14,519 vs. $20,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culver Stockton College are 7.4% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($9,270 vs. $9,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culver Stockton College than Southeast Missouri State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culver Stockton College students is 152.4% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($21,686 vs. $8,592)
CULVER vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CULVER 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 CULVER .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 82 points higher than at CULVER (968)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CULVER (21)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at CULVER (3.37)
- CULVER has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Southeast Missouri State University (86.3%)
CULVER vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CULVER 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 CULVER.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Culver Stockton College (46% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Culver Stockton College earn on average $100 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $2,473 lower median federal student loan debt than CULVER graduates. ($22,527 vs. $25,000)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than CULVER graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CULVER 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/