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Overview |
UALR | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 94% |
Admission |
UALR | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UALR | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $232 |
Diversity |
UALR | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UALR | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UALR | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than UALR based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 8,197 students)
UALR vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 35.5% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($7,761.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at UALR than Southeast Missouri State University ($16,320.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Southeast Missouri State University ($11,173 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 8.6% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($9,162 vs. $9,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students is 22.1% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($10,494 vs. $8,592)
UALR vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR 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 UALR .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 60 points higher than at UALR (990)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UALR (21)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UALR (3.42)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than UALR (61.5%)
UALR vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR 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 UALR.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (46% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $2,500 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $38,000)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $2,027 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,527)
- UALR graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UALR students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/