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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | UWT | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,927 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,761 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,331 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,954 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,519 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,592 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 68% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,092 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 6,121 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeast Missouri State University | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $155 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than UWT based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 4,794 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 44.2% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.9% higher at UWT than Southeast Missouri State University ($39,687.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than Southeast Missouri State University ($10,680 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 42.9% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($9,954 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (94% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 50.8% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($12,961 vs. $8,592)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 84 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UWT (3.41)
- UWT has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Southeast Missouri State University (86.3%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or UWT? 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 UWT and Southeast Missouri State University.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $25,300 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $40,500)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $7,527 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,527)
- UWT graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($155 vs. $232)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeast Missouri State University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/