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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Conway, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,927 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | #821 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | coastal.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,761 | $11,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,331 | $28,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,954 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,519 | $14,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,592 | $10,610 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 88% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,092 | 17,161 | ||
| Admitted | 6,121 | 13,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $24,930 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $257 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| 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
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than Southeast Missouri State University based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 9,927 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Coastal Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or Coastal Carolina?
- Coastal Carolina University is 47.7% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.5% higher at Coastal Carolina than Southeast Missouri State University ($28,310.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Carolina University than Southeast Missouri State University ($14,016 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 6.8% lower than costs at Coastal Carolina University ($9,954 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than Coastal Carolina University (94% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coastal Carolina University students is 23.5% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($10,610 vs. $8,592)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Coastal Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or Coastal Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coastal Carolina or Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 41 points higher than at Coastal Carolina (1009)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Coastal Carolina (22)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina 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 Coastal Carolina (78.6%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Coastal Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or Coastal Carolina? 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 Coastal Carolina and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is the same as at Coastal Carolina University (46% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Coastal Carolina University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $2,403 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($22,527 vs. $24,930)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($232 vs. $257)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coastal Carolina students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/