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Overview |
Marian | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,586 | 9,686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $8,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $8,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $11,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,225 | $14,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,269 | $8,974 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Marian | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,883 | 7,462 | ||
| Admitted | 3,702 | 5,858 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marian | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Marian | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Marian | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Marian | 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 Marian based on total student enrollment (9,686 students vs. 3,586 students)
Marian vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Marian University is 379.6% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 379.6% higher at Marian than Southeast Missouri State University ($39,100.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than Marian ($14,843 vs. $23,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 14.9% lower than costs at Marian University ($11,486 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Southeast Missouri State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 226.2% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($29,269 vs. $8,974)
Marian vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian 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 Marian .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 24 points higher than at Marian (1026)
- Incoming Marian students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Southeast Missouri State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (3.53)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Southeast Missouri State University (78.5%)
Marian vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian 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 Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (58% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $4,473 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($22,527 vs. $27,000)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/