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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,686 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | #781 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,152 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,152 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,486 | $10,507 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,843 | $19,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,974 | $26,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,462 | 2,991 | ||
| Admitted | 5,858 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 68.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1030 | 940/1130 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Southeast Missouri State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $246 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (9,686 students vs. 2,735 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 303.6% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 303.6% higher at Carson-Newman College than Southeast Missouri State University ($32,900.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than Carson-Newman College ($14,843 vs. $19,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 9.3% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($10,507 vs. $11,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Southeast Missouri State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 195% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($26,472 vs. $8,974)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 11 points higher than at Carson-Newman College (1039)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Carson-Newman College (23)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (3.53)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Carson-Newman College (68.3%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or Carson-Newman College? 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 Carson-Newman College and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Carson Newman College (46% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $1,353 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($22,527 vs. $23,880)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($232 vs. $246)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeast Missouri State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/