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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,686 | 23,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | #790 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,152 | $7,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,152 | $16,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,486 | $10,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,843 | $17,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,974 | $8,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 89% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,462 | 11,901 | ||
| Admitted | 5,858 | 10,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1030 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Southeast Missouri State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $232 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than Southeast Missouri State University based on total student enrollment (23,418 students vs. 9,686 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($8,152.00 vs. $7,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.1% higher at Missouri State University-Springfield than Southeast Missouri State University ($16,716.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than Missouri State University-Springfield ($14,843 vs. $17,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 12.3% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($10,230 vs. $11,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than Missouri State University Springfield (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeast Missouri State University students is 9.5% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($8,974 vs. $8,193)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 40 points higher than at Southeast Missouri State University (1050)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (3.53)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Southeast Missouri State University (78.5%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or Missouri State University-Springfield? 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 Missouri State University-Springfield and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (55% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Missouri State University Springfield earn on average $1,600 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,500)
- Missouri State University Springfield students graduate with a $27 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $22,527)
- Missouri State University Springfield and Southeast Missouri State University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($232 vs. $232)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeast Missouri State University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/