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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,686 | 3,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,152 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,152 | $22,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,486 | $12,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,843 | $20,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,974 | $10,179 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,462 | 7,421 | ||
| Admitted | 5,858 | 6,755 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southeast Missouri State University | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (9,686 students vs. 3,839 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 45.6% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179.8% higher at Plymouth than Southeast Missouri State University ($22,810.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than Plymouth ($14,843 vs. $20,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 5.4% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($11,486 vs. $12,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Southeast Missouri State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 13.4% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($10,179 vs. $8,974)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Southeast Missouri State University .
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Southeast Missouri State University (78.5%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (59% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $4,473 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($22,527 vs. $27,000)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeast Missouri State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/