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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | ETSU | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,927 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,761 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,331 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,954 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,519 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,592 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,092 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 6,121 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $211 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | ETSU | ||
| 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
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Southeast Missouri State University based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 9,927 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or ETSU?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 0.5% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($7,761.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at Southeast Missouri State University than East Tennessee State University ($14,331.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Southeast Missouri State University ($14,350 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 3.5% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($9,613 vs. $9,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Southeast Missouri State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Tennessee State University students is 1.7% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($8,739 vs. $8,592)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 18 points higher than at Southeast Missouri State University (1050)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at ETSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than ETSU (85.3%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or ETSU? 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 ETSU and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than East Tennessee State University (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $500 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $2,027 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,527)
- ETSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/