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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,927 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,761 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,331 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,954 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,519 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,592 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,092 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 6,121 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 980/1195 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Southeast Missouri State University | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 74% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | Winthrop University | ||
| 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 Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 4,712 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 97.2% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.8% higher at Winthrop University than Southeast Missouri State University ($29,636.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than Winthrop University ($14,519 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 5.4% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($9,954 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Southeast Missouri State University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 50.8% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($12,961 vs. $8,592)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State University or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 6 points higher than at Winthrop University (1044)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Winthrop University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (3.53)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State University or Winthrop University? 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 Winthrop University and Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (58% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $39,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $4,473 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($22,527 vs. $27,000)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/