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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,686 | 6,847 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | #1002 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,152 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,152 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,486 | $11,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,843 | $7,298 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,974 | $8,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,462 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 5,858 | 4,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 79.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1030 | 855/1045 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southeast Missouri State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $229 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| 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 Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (9,686 students vs. 6,847 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or Fayetteville State University?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 715.2% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($8,152.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63% higher at Southeast Missouri State University than Fayetteville State University ($8,152.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Southeast Missouri State University ($7,298 vs. $14,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 1.6% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($11,302 vs. $11,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than Fayetteville State University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeast Missouri State University students is 4.5% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($8,974 vs. $8,589)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or Fayetteville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fayetteville State University or Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 180 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than Southeast Missouri State University (78.5%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or Fayetteville State University? 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 Fayetteville State University and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Fayetteville State University (46% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $366 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($22,161 vs. $22,527)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($229 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/