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Overview |
MWSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MO | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,023 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouriwestern.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
MWSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,540 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,550 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,917 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,531 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
MWSU | 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 | 3.25 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 |
MWSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MWSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,818 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $232 |
Diversity |
MWSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
MWSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 19% | ||
Campus |
MWSU | 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 MWSU based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 4,023 students)
MWSU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MWSU or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 18.7% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($7,761.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Southeast Missouri State University than Missouri Western State University ($14,331.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than Southeast Missouri State University ($11,917 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 2.5% lower than costs at Missouri Western State University ($9,954 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than Southeast Missouri State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Western State University students is 22.6% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($10,531 vs. $8,592)
Which college is harder to get into, MWSU 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 MWSU .
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at MWSU (3.25)
MWSU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MWSU 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 MWSU.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Missouri Western State University (46% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $709 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($21,818 vs. $22,527)
- MWSU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($225 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/