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Overview |
JeffCo | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Hillsboro, MO | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,626 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jeffco.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
JeffCo | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,080 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,525 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,085 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,524 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 94% |
Admission |
JeffCo | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
JeffCo | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JeffCo | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,174 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $232 |
Diversity |
JeffCo | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
JeffCo | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 19% | ||
Campus |
JeffCo | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than JeffCo based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 3,626 students)
JeffCo vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JeffCo or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 46.2% more expensive to attend than JeffCo for in-state tuition ($7,761.00 vs. $5,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.4% higher at Southeast Missouri State University than Jefferson College ($14,331.00 vs. $7,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jefferson College than Southeast Missouri State University ($6,085 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jefferson College are 52.6% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($6,525 vs. $9,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than Jefferson College (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeast Missouri State University students is 31.7% larger than aid received Jefferson College ($8,592 vs. $6,524)
Which college is harder to get into, JeffCo 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 JeffCo .
JeffCo vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JeffCo 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 JeffCo.
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $7,600 more per year than JeffCo graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $32,900)
- Jefferson College students graduate with a $12,353 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($10,174 vs. $22,527)
- JeffCo graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($105 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JeffCo students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/