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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,913 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,950 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,900 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,456 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,522 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 5,949 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 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 |
University of Central Arkansas | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 19% | ||
Campus |
University of Central 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 | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than University of Central Arkansas based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 9,913 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 11.7% more expensive to attend than University of Central Arkansas for in-state tuition ($7,761.00 vs. $6,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Southeast Missouri State University than University of Central Arkansas ($14,331.00 vs. $13,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than University of Central Arkansas ($14,519 vs. $15,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 20.7% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($8,250 vs. $9,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Arkansas than Southeast Missouri State University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeast Missouri State University students is 5.1% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($8,592 vs. $8,177)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central 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 University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 18 points higher than at Southeast Missouri State University (1050)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Southeast Missouri State University (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (3.53)
- University of Central Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Southeast Missouri State University (86.3%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central 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 University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than University of Central Arkansas (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Central Arkansas earn on average $300 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $40,500)
- University of Central Arkansas students graduate with a $1,112 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($21,415 vs. $22,527)
- University of Central Arkansas graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($221 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Central Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/