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Overview |
Truman State | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Kirksville, MO | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,960 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #256 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truman.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truman State | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,690 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,712 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,936 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,993 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Truman State | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,912 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 2,213 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 970/1180 | ||
| 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 |
Truman State | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truman State | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,656 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $232 |
Diversity |
Truman State | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Truman State | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Truman State | 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 Truman State based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 3,960 students)
Truman State vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truman State or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Truman State University is 12% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($8,690.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at Truman State than Southeast Missouri State University ($16,712.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than Southeast Missouri State University ($13,993 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 0.2% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($9,936 vs. $9,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University than Southeast Missouri State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Truman State University students is 15.9% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($9,961 vs. $8,592)
Truman State vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truman State 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 Truman State .
- The average SAT score at Truman State University (1246) is 196 points higher than at Southeast Missouri State University (1050)
- Incoming Truman State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (3.53)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Truman State (45.1%)
Truman State vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truman State 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 Truman State.
- The graduation rate at Truman State is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (69% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Truman State University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $129 lower median federal student loan debt than Truman State graduates. ($22,527 vs. $22,656)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Truman State graduates. ($232 vs. $234)
- More Truman State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeast Missouri State University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/