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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | River Falls, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,686 | 5,064 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | uwrf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,152 | $6,837 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,152 | $15,118 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,486 | $7,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,843 | $15,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,974 | $3,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 82% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,462 | 5,903 | ||
| Admitted | 5,858 | 4,818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 81.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 19/25 | ||
| 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 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $22,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $234 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| 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 University of Wisconsin-River Falls based on total student enrollment (9,686 students vs. 5,064 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 19.2% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-River Falls for in-state tuition ($8,152.00 vs. $6,837.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.5% higher at University of Wisconsin-River Falls than Southeast Missouri State University ($15,118.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than University of Wisconsin-River Falls ($14,843 vs. $15,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin River Falls are 50% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($7,658 vs. $11,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than University of Wisconsin River Falls (93% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeast Missouri State University students is 146.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin River Falls ($8,974 vs. $3,647)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-River Falls or Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is the same at University of Wisconsin-River Falls (1050)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Wisconsin-River Falls (23)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of Wisconsin-River Falls (3.44)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls has a higher acceptance rate (81.6%) than Southeast Missouri State University (78.5%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? 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 University of Wisconsin-River Falls and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-River Falls is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (51% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin River Falls earn on average $3,600 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $198 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates. ($22,527 vs. $22,725)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates. ($232 vs. $234)
- More University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeast Missouri State University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/