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Overview |
DSC | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,902 | 9,686 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $8,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $8,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,128 | $11,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,083 | $14,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,205 | $8,974 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 93% |
Admission |
DSC | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,462 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,858 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
DSC | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $232 |
Diversity |
DSC | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DSC | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 18% | ||
Campus |
DSC | 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 DSC based on total student enrollment (9,686 students vs. 4,902 students)
DSC vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 218.1% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($8,152.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at DSC than Southeast Missouri State University ($9,469.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Southeast Missouri State University ($5,083 vs. $14,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 13.4% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($10,128 vs. $11,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than Dalton State College (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeast Missouri State University students is 44.6% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($8,974 vs. $6,205)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC 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 DSC .
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC 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 DSC.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Dalton State College (46% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $8,000 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $7,640 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($14,887 vs. $22,527)
- DSC graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($153 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/