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Overview |
OBU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
OBU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
OBU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $232 |
Diversity |
OBU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
OBU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 19% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 1,784 students)
OBU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 293% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.8% higher at OBU than Southeast Missouri State University ($30,500.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than OBU ($14,519 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 13.1% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($8,800 vs. $9,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than Southeast Missouri State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 158.2% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($22,181 vs. $8,592)
OBU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU 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 OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 70 points higher than at Southeast Missouri State University (1050)
- Incoming OBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (23)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (3.53)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than OBU (72.3%)
OBU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU 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 OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (63% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $40,500)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $27 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $22,527)
- Southeast Missouri State University and OBU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($232 vs. $232)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeast Missouri State University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/