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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | UW-Stout | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Menomonie, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,686 | 6,951 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | #743 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | uwstout.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | UW-Stout | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,152 | $7,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,152 | $15,894 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,486 | $8,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,843 | $15,574 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,974 | $4,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 54% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | UW-Stout | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,462 | 6,440 | ||
| Admitted | 5,858 | 5,457 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 20/25 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southeast Missouri State University | UW-Stout | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | UW-Stout | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $263 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | UW-Stout | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | UW-Stout | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | UW-Stout | ||
| 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 UW-Stout based on total student enrollment (9,686 students vs. 6,951 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. UW-Stout Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or UW-Stout?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 11.2% more expensive to attend than UW-Stout for in-state tuition ($8,152.00 vs. $7,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95% higher at UW-Stout than Southeast Missouri State University ($15,894.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than UW-Stout ($14,843 vs. $15,574)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stout are 31.8% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($8,718 vs. $11,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than University of Wisconsin Stout (93% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeast Missouri State University students is 104.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($8,974 vs. $4,384)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. UW-Stout Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or UW-Stout? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Stout or Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 20 points higher than at UW-Stout (1030)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UW-Stout (22)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UW-Stout (3.35)
- UW-Stout has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Southeast Missouri State University (78.5%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. UW-Stout Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or UW-Stout? 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 UW-Stout and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at UW-Stout is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (53% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stout earn on average $6,500 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $2,973 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Stout graduates. ($22,527 vs. $25,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Stout graduates. ($232 vs. $263)
- More UW-Stout 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/