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Overview |
Central | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Warrensburg, MO | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,788 | 9,686 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #710 | #954 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucmo.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,325 | $8,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,650 | $8,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,206 | $11,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,728 | $14,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,193 | $8,974 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
Central | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,966 | 7,462 | ||
| Admitted | 3,407 | 5,858 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 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 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Central | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,441 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $232 |
Diversity |
Central | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Central | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Central | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Southeast Missouri State University based on total student enrollment (12,788 students vs. 9,686 students)
Central vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central or Southeast Missouri State University?
- University of Central Missouri is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($8,325.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.2% higher at Central than Southeast Missouri State University ($16,650.00 vs. $8,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than Central ($14,843 vs. $15,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 12.5% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($10,206 vs. $11,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than Southeast Missouri State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeast Missouri State University students is 44.9% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($8,974 vs. $6,193)
Central vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central 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 Central .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 40 points higher than at Central (1010)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (3.53)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Central (68.6%)
Central vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central 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 Central.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (50% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $1,000 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $40,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $86 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($22,441 vs. $22,527)
- Southeast Missouri State University and Central graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($232 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/