College comparison

Southeast Missouri State University vs University of Louisiana at Monroe

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO	University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA
Acceptance rateSoutheast Missouri State University is more selective	74%	85%
SAT (25–75)	—	1160–1360
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	6,373	5,022
Avg net price	$15,882	$13,466
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Louisiana at Monroe reports higher median earnings	$44,030	$46,769
Graduation rate	58%	54%
Median debt	$21,500	$21,500
Economic mobility	1.0%	3.7%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Southeast Missouri State University or University of Louisiana at Monroe harder to get into?

Southeast Missouri State University is more selective: Southeast Missouri State University's acceptance rate is approximately 74% and University of Louisiana at Monroe's is approximately 85% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Southeast Missouri State University vs University of Louisiana at Monroe?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Southeast Missouri State University and 1160–1360 at University of Louisiana at Monroe. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.