College comparison

Southeast Missouri State University vs University of South Dakota

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 South Dakota Vermillion, SD
Acceptance rateSoutheast Missouri State University is more selective	74%	99%
SAT (25–75)	—	1125–1315
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	6,373	5,439
Avg net price	$15,882	$19,858
Median earnings (10 yr)University of South Dakota reports higher median earnings	$44,030	$51,926
Graduation rate	58%	60%
Median debt	$21,500	$23,592
Economic mobility	1.0%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Southeast Missouri State University or University of South Dakota harder to get into?

Southeast Missouri State University is more selective: Southeast Missouri State University's acceptance rate is approximately 74% and University of South Dakota's is approximately 99% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Southeast Missouri State University vs University of South Dakota?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Southeast Missouri State University and 1125–1315 at University of South Dakota. 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.