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Eastern Murray State University Kentucky Louisville UTC Southern Illinois University Wright State Central NKU University of Southern Indiana University of Missouri-Kansas City Arkansas| Western Kentucky University | Southeast Missouri State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WKU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,493 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,112 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,072 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,625 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
WKU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,505 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 7,276 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1170 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WKU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $232 |
Diversity |
WKU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
WKU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 19% | ||
Campus |
WKU | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Southeast Missouri State University based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 9,927 students)
WKU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Western Kentucky University is 43.2% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($11,112.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.4% higher at WKU than Southeast Missouri State University ($27,000.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Southeast Missouri State University ($12,625 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 11.2% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($9,954 vs. $11,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Southeast Missouri State University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 19.4% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($10,260 vs. $8,592)
WKU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WKU 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 WKU .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 3 points higher than at WKU (1047)
- Incoming WKU 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 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at WKU (3.42)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Southeast Missouri State University (86.3%)
WKU vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU 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 WKU.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (50% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $3,400 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $37,100)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $1,723 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($22,527 vs. $24,250)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($232 vs. $250)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/