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Overview |
DePaul | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 9,686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #954 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $8,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $8,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $11,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $14,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $8,974 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
DePaul | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 7,462 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 5,858 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 850/1030 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
DePaul | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $232 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DePaul | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 18% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | 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
- DePaul University is larger than than Southeast Missouri State University based on total student enrollment (21,348 students vs. 9,686 students)
DePaul vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Southeast Missouri State University?
- DePaul University is 435.6% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($43,665.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 435.6% higher at DePaul than Southeast Missouri State University ($43,665.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than DePaul ($14,843 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 60.8% lower than costs at DePaul University ($11,486 vs. $18,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than Southeast Missouri State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 209.6% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($27,782 vs. $8,974)
DePaul vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul 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 DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (3.53)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than DePaul (73.5%)
DePaul vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul 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 DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (66% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $16,400 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $805 lower median federal student loan debt than DePaul graduates. ($22,527 vs. $23,332)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than DePaul graduates. ($232 vs. $241)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/