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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | WSSU | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,686 | 4,776 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | #953 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,152 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,152 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,486 | $11,484 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,843 | $12,948 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,974 | $9,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 88% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,462 | 9,273 | ||
| Admitted | 5,858 | 6,357 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1030 | 820/1050 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Southeast Missouri State University | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $265 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | WSSU | ||
| 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 WSSU based on total student enrollment (9,686 students vs. 4,776 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or WSSU?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 139.7% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($8,152.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.4% higher at WSSU than Southeast Missouri State University ($14,057.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than Southeast Missouri State University ($12,948 vs. $14,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winston Salem State University are 0% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($11,484 vs. $11,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than Winston Salem State University (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winston Salem State University students is 3.1% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($9,254 vs. $8,974)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 180 points higher than at WSSU (870)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WSSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than WSSU (68.6%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or WSSU? 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 WSSU and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Winston Salem State University (46% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $35,700)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $3,136 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($22,527 vs. $25,663)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($232 vs. $265)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/