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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | Memphis | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,927 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,761 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,331 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,954 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,519 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,592 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,092 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 6,121 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 930/1230 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeast Missouri State University | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $261 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Southeast Missouri State University based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 9,927 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or Memphis?
- University of Memphis is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($8,352.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Southeast Missouri State University than University of Memphis ($14,331.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Southeast Missouri State University ($13,873 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 1.7% lower than costs at University of Memphis ($9,954 vs. $10,126)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than Southeast Missouri State University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Memphis students is 12% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($9,625 vs. $8,592)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 21 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Southeast Missouri State University (86.3%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than University of Memphis (46% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $1,700 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $2,723 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($22,527 vs. $25,250)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($232 vs. $261)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/