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Overview |
Ozarks | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Ozarks | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 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 |
Ozarks | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $232 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ozarks | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | 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 Ozarks based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or Southeast Missouri State University?
- University of the Ozarks is 221.5% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.1% higher at Ozarks than Southeast Missouri State University ($24,950.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than Ozarks ($14,519 vs. $16,319)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 19.1% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($8,358 vs. $9,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Ozarks than Southeast Missouri State University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 123.7% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($19,224 vs. $8,592)
Ozarks vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks 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 Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 16 points higher than at Ozarks (1034)
- Incoming Ozarks students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Southeast Missouri State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Ozarks (3.38)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks 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 Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is the same as at Southeast Missouri State University (46% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of the Ozarks earn on average $1,700 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $13 lower median federal student loan debt than Ozarks graduates. ($22,527 vs. $22,540)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Ozarks graduates. ($232 vs. $233)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ozarks 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/