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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,927 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,761 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,331 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,954 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,519 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,592 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 92% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,092 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 6,121 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 940/1178 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeast Missouri State University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $221 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | Buffalo State College | ||
| 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 Buffalo State College based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 6,445 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or Buffalo State College?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 9.8% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($7,761.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at Buffalo State College than Southeast Missouri State University ($16,980.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Southeast Missouri State University ($13,812 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 44.5% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($9,954 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than SUNY College at Buffalo (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 25.2% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($10,756 vs. $8,592)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or Buffalo State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Buffalo State College or Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 149 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Buffalo State College (86%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or Buffalo State 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 Buffalo State College and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Buffalo earn on average $200 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $40,500)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $1,118 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($21,409 vs. $22,527)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($221 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/