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Overview |
MUW | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Columbus, MS | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,339 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muw.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
MUW | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,766 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,766 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,212 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,691 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,887 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
MUW | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 450 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 446 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.1% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1180 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MUW | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MUW | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,800 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $232 |
Diversity |
MUW | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
MUW | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 19% | ||
Campus |
MUW | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 2,339 students)
MUW vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MUW or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Mississippi University for Women is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($7,766.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.5% higher at Southeast Missouri State University than Mississippi University for Women ($14,331.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than Southeast Missouri State University ($12,691 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 21.2% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($8,212 vs. $9,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi University for Women than Southeast Missouri State University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi University for Women students is 15.1% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($9,887 vs. $8,592)
MUW vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MUW 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 MUW .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 38 points higher than at MUW (1012)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at MUW (3.49)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Southeast Missouri State University (86.3%)
MUW vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MUW 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 MUW.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Mississippi University for Women (46% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $2,700 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $7,527 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,527)
- MUW graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($155 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MUW 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/