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Overview |
Valpo | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Valpo | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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 |
Valpo | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Valpo | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | 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 Valpo based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Valparaiso University is 459.2% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 202.8% higher at Valpo than Southeast Missouri State University ($43,400.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than Valpo ($14,519 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 32.4% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($9,954 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Southeast Missouri State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 303.9% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($34,706 vs. $8,592)
Valpo vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo 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 Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 109 points higher than at Southeast Missouri State University (1050)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (3.53)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Southeast Missouri State University (86.3%)
Valpo vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (71% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $13,500 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $4,473 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($22,527 vs. $27,000)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeast Missouri State University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/