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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,686 | 11,519 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | #834 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,152 | $6,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,152 | $16,478 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,486 | $7,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,843 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,974 | $4,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 61% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,462 | 11,190 | ||
| Admitted | 5,858 | 9,261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 82.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Southeast Missouri State University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than Southeast Missouri State University based on total student enrollment (11,519 students vs. 9,686 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 19.7% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($8,152.00 vs. $6,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.1% higher at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater than Southeast Missouri State University ($16,478.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than Southeast Missouri State University ($13,670 vs. $14,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 47.8% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($7,770 vs. $11,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (93% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeast Missouri State University students is 119.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($8,974 vs. $4,087)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is the same at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (1050)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (23)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Southeast Missouri State University (78.5%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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-Whitewater and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (54% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $4,100 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $2,444 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($22,527 vs. $24,971)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeast Missouri State University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/