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Overview |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,703 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #265 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umkc.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,332 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,805 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,262 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,739 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,376 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,180 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 3,599 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1245/1550 | 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 | Jun 15, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 19% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | 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 Missouri Kansas City is larger than than Southeast Missouri State University based on total student enrollment (15,703 students vs. 9,927 students)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Southeast Missouri State University?
- University of Missouri Kansas City is 20.2% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($9,332.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.1% higher at University of Missouri-Kansas City than Southeast Missouri State University ($25,805.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than University of Missouri-Kansas City ($14,519 vs. $14,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 23.2% lower than costs at University of Missouri Kansas City ($9,954 vs. $12,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than University of Missouri Kansas City (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeast Missouri State University students is 2.6% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($8,592 vs. $8,376)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Kansas City 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 Missouri-Kansas City .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Kansas City (1130) is 80 points higher than at Southeast Missouri State University (1050)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Kansas City students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Kansas City students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (3.53)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than University of Missouri-Kansas City (69.5%)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Kansas City 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 Missouri-Kansas City.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (46% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Kansas City earn on average $14,600 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $40,500)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $1,527 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $22,527)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($217 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/