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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | UWSP | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,686 | 8,109 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | #872 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,152 | $7,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,152 | $16,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,486 | $8,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,843 | $14,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,974 | $4,255 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 86% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,462 | 8,820 | ||
| Admitted | 5,858 | 7,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 19/24 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeast Missouri State University | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $251 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | UWSP | ||
| 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 UWSP based on total student enrollment (9,686 students vs. 8,109 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or UWSP?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 14.6% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($8,152.00 vs. $7,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.9% higher at UWSP than Southeast Missouri State University ($16,132.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Southeast Missouri State University ($14,347 vs. $14,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 35.1% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($8,500 vs. $11,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (93% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeast Missouri State University students is 110.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($8,974 vs. $4,255)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is the same at UWSP (1050)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UWSP (23)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UWSP (3.27)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Southeast Missouri State University (78.5%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or UWSP? 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 UWSP and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (61% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn on average $1,200 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $1,833 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($22,527 vs. $24,360)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($232 vs. $251)
- More UWSP 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/