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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | ENMU | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Portales, NM | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,686 | 5,386 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | #972 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | enmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | ENMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,152 | $4,194 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,152 | $6,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,486 | $8,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,843 | $6,683 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,974 | $10,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | ENMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,462 | 2,085 | ||
| Admitted | 5,858 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 54.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 42.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1030 | 850/1070 | ||
| 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 | Aug 24, 2026 |
Academics |
Southeast Missouri State University | ENMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | ENMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $14,267 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $147 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | ENMU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 38% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | ENMU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | ENMU | ||
| 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 ENMU based on total student enrollment (9,686 students vs. 5,386 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. ENMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or ENMU?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 94.4% more expensive to attend than ENMU for in-state tuition ($8,152.00 vs. $4,194.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32% higher at Southeast Missouri State University than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($8,152.00 vs. $6,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than Southeast Missouri State University ($6,683 vs. $14,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus are 36% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($8,446 vs. $11,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than Southeast Missouri State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students is 18.8% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($10,663 vs. $8,974)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. ENMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or ENMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ENMU or Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 103 points higher than at ENMU (947)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at ENMU (20)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at ENMU (3.23)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than ENMU (54.9%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. ENMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or ENMU? 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 ENMU and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (46% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $6,700 more per year than ENMU graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $33,800)
- Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students graduate with a $8,260 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($14,267 vs. $22,527)
- ENMU graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($147 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ENMU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/