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Overview |
Eastern | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Eastern | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $232 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Southeast Missouri State University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 9,927 students)
Eastern vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 23% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39% higher at Eastern than Southeast Missouri State University ($19,922.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Southeast Missouri State University ($10,806 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 4.1% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($9,954 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Southeast Missouri State University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 23.2% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($10,583 vs. $8,592)
Eastern vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 22 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (46% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $37,900)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $1,168 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($22,527 vs. $23,695)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($232 vs. $245)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/