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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | Wilmington College | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Wilmington, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,686 | 964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | wilmington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | Wilmington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,152 | $29,837 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,152 | $29,837 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,486 | $11,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,843 | $24,915 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,974 | $16,805 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | Wilmington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,462 | 1,877 | ||
| Admitted | 5,858 | 1,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1030 | 860/1050 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southeast Missouri State University | Wilmington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | Wilmington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | Wilmington College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | Wilmington College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | Wilmington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than Wilmington College based on total student enrollment (9,686 students vs. 964 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Wilmington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or Wilmington College?
- Wilmington College is 266% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($29,837.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 266% higher at Wilmington College than Southeast Missouri State University ($29,837.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than Wilmington College ($14,843 vs. $24,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 0.1% lower than costs at Wilmington College ($11,486 vs. $11,495)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilmington College than Southeast Missouri State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilmington College students is 87.3% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($16,805 vs. $8,974)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Wilmington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or Wilmington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilmington College or Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 84 points higher than at Wilmington College (966)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wilmington College (21)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Wilmington College (3.47)
- Wilmington College has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Southeast Missouri State University (78.5%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Wilmington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or Wilmington College? 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 Wilmington College and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at Wilmington College is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (51% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $500 more per year than Wilmington College graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $40,000)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $4,473 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilmington College graduates. ($22,527 vs. $27,000)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Wilmington College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Wilmington College 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/