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Overview |
MBTS | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,772 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mbts.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
MBTS | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,580 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,580 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,658 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,318 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,774 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 35% | 94% |
Admission |
MBTS | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 105 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 99 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.6% | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MBTS | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MBTS | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,004 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $232 |
Diversity |
MBTS | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 81% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
MBTS | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 19% | ||
Campus |
MBTS | 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 MBTS based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 3,772 students)
MBTS vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBTS or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is 10.6% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($8,580.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67% higher at Southeast Missouri State University than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($14,331.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than MBTS ($14,519 vs. $23,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 37.2% lower than costs at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($9,954 vs. $13,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (94% vs. 35%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeast Missouri State University students is 48.8% larger than aid received Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($8,592 vs. $5,774)
MBTS vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MBTS 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 MBTS .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 67 points higher than at MBTS (983)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MBTS (21)
- MBTS has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Southeast Missouri State University (86.3%)
MBTS vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBTS 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 MBTS.
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary students graduate with a $5,523 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($17,004 vs. $22,527)
- MBTS graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($175 vs. $232)
- More MBTS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeast Missouri State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/