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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | Staten Island | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,686 | 10,736 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | Staten Island | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,152 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,152 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,486 | $20,535 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,843 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,974 | $8,174 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 80% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | Staten Island | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,462 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,858 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.0 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southeast Missouri State University | Staten Island | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | Staten Island | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $13,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $144 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | Staten Island | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | Staten Island | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | Staten Island | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than Southeast Missouri State University based on total student enrollment (10,736 students vs. 9,686 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Staten Island Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or Staten Island?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 17.6% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($8,152.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.5% higher at Staten Island than Southeast Missouri State University ($14,880.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than Southeast Missouri State University ($6,355 vs. $14,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 78.8% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($11,486 vs. $20,535)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than CUNY College of Staten Island (93% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeast Missouri State University students is 9.8% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($8,974 vs. $8,174)
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or Staten Island? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Staten Island or Southeast Missouri State University .
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Staten Island Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or Staten Island? 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 Staten Island and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at Staten Island is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (48% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $4,600 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $40,500)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $8,540 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($13,987 vs. $22,527)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($144 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/