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California State University-Northridge Southern Illinois University Wright State Central CSUMB CSU CSUDH University of Missouri-Kansas City Arkansas Missouri State University-Springfield SIUE California State University-San Marcos| Southeast Missouri State University | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,686 | 5,688 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,152 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,152 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,486 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,843 | $10,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,974 | $12,804 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 80% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,462 | 10,082 | ||
| Admitted | 5,858 | 9,382 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 6.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
Academics |
Southeast Missouri State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $156 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than CSU Channel Islands based on total student enrollment (9,686 students vs. 5,688 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or CSU Channel Islands?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 42% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($8,152.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.2% higher at CSU Channel Islands than Southeast Missouri State University ($17,622.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than Southeast Missouri State University ($10,931 vs. $14,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 23.6% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($11,486 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than California State University Channel Islands (93% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 42.7% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($12,804 vs. $8,974)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or Southeast Missouri State University .
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Southeast Missouri State University (78.5%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (54% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $5,600 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $40,500)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $7,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($15,183 vs. $22,527)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($156 vs. $232)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeast Missouri State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/