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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,927 | 11,674 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | #230 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,761 | $46,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,331 | $46,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,954 | $15,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,519 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,592 | $31,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,092 | 18,864 | ||
| Admitted | 6,121 | 13,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1158/1363 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeast Missouri State University | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | University of Dayton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Dayton is larger than than Southeast Missouri State University based on total student enrollment (11,674 students vs. 9,927 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or University of Dayton?
- University of Dayton is 494.9% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($46,170.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 222.2% higher at University of Dayton than Southeast Missouri State University ($46,170.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than University of Dayton ($14,519 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 54.6% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($9,954 vs. $15,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dayton than Southeast Missouri State University (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 271.5% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($31,920 vs. $8,592)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or University of Dayton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dayton or Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Dayton (1187) is 137 points higher than at Southeast Missouri State University (1050)
- Incoming University of Dayton students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (3.53)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than University of Dayton (74.1%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or University of Dayton? 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 University of Dayton and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at University of Dayton is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (74% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Dayton earn on average $16,800 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $3,473 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($22,527 vs. $26,000)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeast Missouri State University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/