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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,686 | 12,148 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,152 | $7,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,152 | $18,171 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,486 | $8,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,843 | $18,893 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,974 | $6,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 82% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,462 | 4,945 | ||
| Admitted | 5,858 | 4,043 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southeast Missouri State University | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $210 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 9% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | UCO-Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than Southeast Missouri State University based on total student enrollment (12,148 students vs. 9,686 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or UCO-Central?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 11.9% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($8,152.00 vs. $7,284.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.9% higher at UCO-Central than Southeast Missouri State University ($18,171.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than UCO-Central ($14,843 vs. $18,893)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 29.3% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($8,886 vs. $11,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than University of Central Oklahoma (93% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeast Missouri State University students is 42.2% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($8,974 vs. $6,309)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 40 points higher than at UCO-Central (1010)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UCO-Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UCO-Central (3.5)
- UCO-Central has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Southeast Missouri State University (78.5%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or UCO-Central? 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 UCO-Central and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than University of Central Oklahoma (46% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $4,100 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $40,500)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $2,134 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($20,393 vs. $22,527)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($210 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCO-Central students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/