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CCSU WestConn SCSU Southern Illinois University Wright State Central University of Missouri-Kansas City Arkansas Missouri State University-Springfield SIUE Western New England University University of Missouri-Columbia| Eastern Connecticut State University | Southeast Missouri State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
ECSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $232 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
ECSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 19% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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 ECSU based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 20% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($7,761.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.7% higher at Southeast Missouri State University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,331.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than ECSU ($14,519 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 61.8% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($9,954 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Southeast Missouri State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 27.9% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($10,993 vs. $8,592)
ECSU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU 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 ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $473 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($22,527 vs. $23,000)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($232 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeast Missouri State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/