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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | TSU | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,686 | 8,469 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | #1013 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,152 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,152 | $20,037 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,486 | $10,914 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,843 | $15,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,974 | $9,437 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,462 | 7,867 | ||
| Admitted | 5,858 | 7,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1030 | 800/1000 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Southeast Missouri State University | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $303 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | TSU | ||
| 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
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than TSU based on total student enrollment (9,686 students vs. 8,469 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or TSU?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 9.6% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($8,152.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.8% higher at TSU than Southeast Missouri State University ($20,037.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than TSU ($14,843 vs. $15,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 5.2% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($10,914 vs. $11,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Southeast Missouri State University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 5.2% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($9,437 vs. $8,974)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 233 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Southeast Missouri State University (78.5%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or TSU? 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 TSU and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Texas Southern University (46% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $4,300 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $36,200)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $6,831 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($22,527 vs. $29,358)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($232 vs. $303)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/