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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,927 | 20,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | #656 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,761 | $7,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,331 | $26,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,954 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,519 | $13,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,592 | $9,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,092 | 12,868 | ||
| Admitted | 6,121 | 9,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeast Missouri State University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $224 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | Middle Tennessee 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
- Middle Tennessee State University is larger than than Southeast Missouri State University based on total student enrollment (20,086 students vs. 9,927 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or Middle Tennessee State University?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 5.7% more expensive to attend than Middle Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($7,761.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84% higher at Middle Tennessee State University than Southeast Missouri State University ($26,376.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Tennessee State University than Southeast Missouri State University ($13,062 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Tennessee State University are 3.9% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($9,576 vs. $9,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Middle Tennessee State University than Southeast Missouri State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Middle Tennessee State University students is 9.6% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($9,421 vs. $8,592)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or Middle Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Middle Tennessee State University or Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 19 points higher than at Middle Tennessee State University (1031)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Middle Tennessee State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Middle Tennessee State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (3.53)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Middle Tennessee State University (72.5%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or Middle Tennessee 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 Middle Tennessee State University and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Middle Tennessee State University (46% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Middle Tennessee State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $40,500)
- Middle Tennessee State University students graduate with a $769 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($21,758 vs. $22,527)
- Middle Tennessee State University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($224 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middle Tennessee State University 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/