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Overview |
Southwest Baptist University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Bolivar, MO | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,386 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1028 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbuniv.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Baptist University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,990 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,990 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,290 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,926 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,146 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Southwest Baptist University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 881 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 877 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1148 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southwest Baptist University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Baptist University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,087 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $232 |
Diversity |
Southwest Baptist University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Southwest Baptist University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Baptist University | 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 Southwest Baptist University based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 2,386 students)
Southwest Baptist University vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Baptist University or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Southwest Baptist University is 234.9% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($25,990.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.4% higher at Southwest Baptist University than Southeast Missouri State University ($25,990.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than Southwest Baptist University ($14,519 vs. $18,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 20.1% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($8,290 vs. $9,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Baptist University than Southeast Missouri State University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Baptist University students is 111.2% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($18,146 vs. $8,592)
Southwest Baptist University vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Baptist University 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 Southwest Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Baptist University (1058) is 8 points higher than at Southeast Missouri State University (1050)
- Incoming Southwest Baptist University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Southeast Missouri State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Baptist University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (3.53)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Southeast Missouri State University (86.3%)
Southwest Baptist University vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Baptist University 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 Southwest Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Baptist University is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (48% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $1,440 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($21,087 vs. $22,527)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($218 vs. $232)
- More Southwest Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeast Missouri State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/