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Overview |
UAM | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Monticello, AR | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,739 | 9,686 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uamont.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAM | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,400 | $8,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,250 | $8,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,820 | $11,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,575 | $14,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,974 | $8,974 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 93% |
Admission |
UAM | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,462 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,858 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.71 | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UAM | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAM | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $232 |
Diversity |
UAM | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UAM | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 18% | ||
Campus |
UAM | 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 UAM based on total student enrollment (9,686 students vs. 2,739 students)
UAM vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAM or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 51% more expensive to attend than UAM for in-state tuition ($8,152.00 vs. $5,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at UAM than Southeast Missouri State University ($11,250.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Monticello than Southeast Missouri State University ($13,575 vs. $14,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Monticello are 46.9% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($7,820 vs. $11,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than University of Arkansas at Monticello (93% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeast Missouri State University students is 28.7% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Monticello ($8,974 vs. $6,974)
Which college is harder to get into, UAM 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 UAM .
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.82 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UAM (2.71)
UAM vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAM 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 UAM.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than University of Arkansas at Monticello (46% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $6,700 more per year than UAM graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $33,800)
- University of Arkansas at Monticello students graduate with a $7,527 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,527)
- UAM graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($155 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAM students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/