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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,927 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,761 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,331 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,954 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,519 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,592 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,092 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 6,121 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeast Missouri State University | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | USC Aiken | ||
| 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
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 3,840 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 34% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at USC Aiken than Southeast Missouri State University ($20,856.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than Southeast Missouri State University ($11,872 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 18.8% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($8,376 vs. $9,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than Southeast Missouri State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 15.1% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($9,891 vs. $8,592)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 74 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (46% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $900 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $39,600)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $3,473 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($22,527 vs. $26,000)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken 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/