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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,686 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | #998 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,152 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,152 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,486 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,843 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,974 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,462 | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | 5,858 | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 92.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 14.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1030 | 856/1068 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $289 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | Tennessee State University | ||
| 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 Tennessee State University based on total student enrollment (9,686 students vs. 8,198 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or Tennessee State University?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 11.4% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($8,152.00 vs. $7,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158% higher at Tennessee State University than Southeast Missouri State University ($21,036.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Southeast Missouri State University ($9,231 vs. $14,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 13.5% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($10,120 vs. $11,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Southeast Missouri State University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 73.7% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($15,589 vs. $8,974)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or Southeast Missouri State University .
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Southeast Missouri State University (78.5%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or 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 Tennessee State University and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Tennessee State University (46% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $38,400)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $5,473 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($22,527 vs. $28,000)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($232 vs. $289)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/