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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | VSU | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,686 | 5,190 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | #930 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,152 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,152 | $17,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,486 | $12,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,843 | $16,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,974 | $12,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,462 | 10,577 | ||
| Admitted | 5,858 | 9,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 14/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1030 | 800/1050 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southeast Missouri State University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $305 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (9,686 students vs. 5,190 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or VSU?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 47.1% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($8,152.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109% higher at VSU than Southeast Missouri State University ($17,038.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than VSU ($14,843 vs. $16,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 12.9% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($11,486 vs. $12,966)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than Virginia State University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 37.1% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($12,300 vs. $8,974)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 193 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Southeast Missouri State University (78.5%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or VSU? 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 VSU and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Virginia State University (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $3,800 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $36,700)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $6,973 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($22,527 vs. $29,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($232 vs. $305)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/