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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | UHCL | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,927 | 8,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | uhcl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | UHCL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,761 | $6,024 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,331 | $19,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,954 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,519 | $17,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,592 | $16,973 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 78% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | UHCL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,092 | 1,985 | ||
| Admitted | 6,121 | 1,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 990/1173 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeast Missouri State University | UHCL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | UHCL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $17,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $177 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | UHCL | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | UHCL | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | UHCL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than UHCL based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 8,562 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. UHCL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or UHCL?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 28.8% more expensive to attend than UHCL for in-state tuition ($7,761.00 vs. $6,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at UHCL than Southeast Missouri State University ($19,320.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than UHCL ($14,519 vs. $17,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 5.4% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($9,440 vs. $9,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than University of Houston Clear Lake (94% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 97.5% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($16,973 vs. $8,592)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. UHCL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or UHCL? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UHCL or Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 25 points higher than at UHCL (1025)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UHCL (22)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UHCL (3.39)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than UHCL (69.4%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. UHCL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or UHCL? 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 UHCL and Southeast Missouri State University.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $13,200 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $40,500)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $5,377 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($17,150 vs. $22,527)
- UHCL graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($177 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHCL 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/