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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | Parkside | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,686 | 4,008 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | #962 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,152 | $6,582 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,152 | $15,224 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,486 | $8,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,843 | $8,778 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,974 | $6,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 65% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,462 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 5,858 | 2,840 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1030 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Southeast Missouri State University | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $237 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | Parkside | ||
| 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 Parkside based on total student enrollment (9,686 students vs. 4,008 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or Parkside?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 23.9% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($8,152.00 vs. $6,582.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.8% higher at Parkside than Southeast Missouri State University ($15,224.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Southeast Missouri State University ($8,778 vs. $14,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 38.6% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($8,286 vs. $11,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (93% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeast Missouri State University students is 37.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($8,974 vs. $6,523)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 80 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Parkside (72.6%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (46% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $500 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $438 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($22,527 vs. $22,965)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($232 vs. $237)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside 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/