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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | Madison College | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,686 | 13,281 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | matcmadison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | Madison College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,152 | $4,386 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,152 | $6,633 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,486 | $17,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,843 | $12,175 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,974 | $5,434 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 39% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | Madison College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,462 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,858 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Sep 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeast Missouri State University | Madison College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | Madison College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $134 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | Madison College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | Madison College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | Madison College | ||
| 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
- Madison Area Technical College is larger than than Southeast Missouri State University based on total student enrollment (13,281 students vs. 9,686 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Madison College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or Madison College?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 85.9% more expensive to attend than Madison College for in-state tuition ($8,152.00 vs. $4,386.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at Southeast Missouri State University than Madison Area Technical College ($8,152.00 vs. $6,633.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madison Area Technical College than Southeast Missouri State University ($12,175 vs. $14,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 56% lower than costs at Madison Area Technical College ($11,486 vs. $17,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than Madison Area Technical College (93% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeast Missouri State University students is 65.1% larger than aid received Madison Area Technical College ($8,974 vs. $5,434)
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or Madison College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madison College or Southeast Missouri State University .
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Madison College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or Madison College? 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 Madison College and Southeast Missouri State University.
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Madison College graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $37,700)
- Madison Area Technical College students graduate with a $9,527 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($13,000 vs. $22,527)
- Madison College graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($134 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madison College 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/