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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | WWU | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,927 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,761 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,331 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,954 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,519 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,592 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,092 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 6,121 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | |||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southeast Missouri State University | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $221 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 20% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | WWU | ||
| 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 WWU based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 1,508 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or WWU?
- William Woods University is 241.5% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($26,500.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.9% higher at WWU than Southeast Missouri State University ($26,500.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than WWU ($14,519 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 5% lower than costs at William Woods University ($9,954 vs. $10,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Woods University than Southeast Missouri State University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 137.8% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($20,431 vs. $8,592)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 15 points higher than at WWU (1035)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at WWU (23)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at WWU (3.4)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than WWU (61.5%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or WWU? 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 WWU and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at WWU is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (50% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $1,090 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($21,437 vs. $22,527)
- WWU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($221 vs. $232)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeast Missouri State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/