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Overview |
Pitt State | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,722 | 9,686 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $8,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $8,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,398 | $11,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,357 | $14,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,569 | $8,974 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 93% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,856 | 7,462 | ||
| Admitted | 2,518 | 5,858 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.8% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Pitt State | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $232 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt State | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | 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 Pitt State based on total student enrollment (9,686 students vs. 5,722 students)
Pitt State vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 35.6% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($8,152.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.1% higher at Pitt State than Southeast Missouri State University ($17,696.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than Pitt State ($14,843 vs. $19,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 22.2% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($9,398 vs. $11,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than Pittsburg State University (93% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeast Missouri State University students is 96.4% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($8,974 vs. $4,569)
Pitt State vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State 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 Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Pitt State (3.4)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Southeast Missouri State University (78.5%)
Pitt State vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State 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 Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $40,500)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $2,527 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,527)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($206 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/