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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | Bethel | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,927 | 4,686 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | #1002 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,761 | $16,222 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,331 | $16,222 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,954 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,519 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,592 | $13,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,092 | 2,489 | ||
| Admitted | 6,121 | 2,210 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 928/1130 | ||
| 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 |
Southeast Missouri State University | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $292 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | Bethel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than Bethel based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 4,686 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or Bethel?
- Bethel University is 109% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($16,222.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at Bethel than Southeast Missouri State University ($16,222.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Southeast Missouri State University ($13,858 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 35.1% lower than costs at Bethel University ($9,954 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than Southeast Missouri State University (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 55.9% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($13,396 vs. $8,592)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 122 points higher than at Bethel (928)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bethel (20)
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (3.53)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Southeast Missouri State University (86.3%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or Bethel? 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 Bethel and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Bethel University (46% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $5,723 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($22,527 vs. $28,250)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($232 vs. $292)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/