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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | UTC | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,927 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,761 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,331 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,954 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,519 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,592 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 94% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,092 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 6,121 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1023/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeast Missouri State University | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $214 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | UTC | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Southeast Missouri State University based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 9,927 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or UTC?
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is 3% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($7,992.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.2% higher at UTC than Southeast Missouri State University ($24,110.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Southeast Missouri State University ($14,417 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 4.8% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($9,500 vs. $9,954)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University as The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (94% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students is 8.3% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($9,309 vs. $8,592)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 37 points higher than at Southeast Missouri State University (1050)
- Incoming UTC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (23)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (3.53)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than UTC (82.6%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or UTC? 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 UTC and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (46% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga earn on average $100 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $40,500)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $1,735 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($20,792 vs. $22,527)
- UTC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($214 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/