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CCSU ECSU UNH Southern Illinois University Quinnipiac WestConn Wright State Central SHU University of Missouri-Kansas City Arkansas University of Bridgeport| Southern Connecticut State University | Southeast Missouri State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,820 | 9,686 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $8,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $8,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,700 | $11,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,870 | $14,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,786 | $8,974 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 93% |
Admission |
SCSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,303 | 7,462 | ||
| Admitted | 6,735 | 5,858 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SCSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $232 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
SCSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 18% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than SCSU based on total student enrollment (9,686 students vs. 8,820 students)
SCSU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 22.3% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($8,152.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.6% higher at SCSU than Southeast Missouri State University ($19,940.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than SCSU ($14,843 vs. $19,870)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 28% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($11,486 vs. $14,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than Southern Connecticut State University (93% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeast Missouri State University students is 2.1% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($8,974 vs. $8,786)
SCSU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Southeast Missouri State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeast Missouri State University or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 132 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Southeast Missouri State University (78.5%)
SCSU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Southeast Missouri State 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 Southeast Missouri State University and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $723 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($22,527 vs. $23,250)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($232 vs. $240)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/