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Overview |
Arkansas | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 32,140 | 9,686 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #954 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $8,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,690 | $8,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,290 | $11,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,475 | $14,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,109 | $8,974 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 93% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,186 | 7,462 | ||
| Admitted | 20,202 | 5,858 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 850/1030 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $232 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than Southeast Missouri State University based on total student enrollment (32,140 students vs. 9,686 students)
Arkansas vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($8,152.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 227.4% higher at Arkansas than Southeast Missouri State University ($26,690.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than Arkansas ($14,843 vs. $17,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 15.7% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($11,486 vs. $13,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than University of Arkansas (93% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeast Missouri State University students is 10.7% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($8,974 vs. $8,109)
Arkansas vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas 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 Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 104 points higher than at Southeast Missouri State University (1050)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (3.53)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Arkansas (71.7%)
Arkansas vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (59% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $9,900 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $40,500)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $1,027 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,527)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeast Missouri State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/