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Overview |
Albany State University | Southeastern | ||
| Location | Albany, GA | Hammond, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,334 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1025 | #968 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asurams.edu | selu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albany State University | Southeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $5,777 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $18,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,232 | $9,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,672 | $12,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,026 | $10,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Albany State University | Southeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,887 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | |||
| Enrolled % | 48.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.77 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 740/900 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Albany State University | Southeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albany State University | Southeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,250 | $21,272 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $343 | $219 |
Diversity |
Albany State University | Southeastern | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Albany State University | Southeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Albany State University | Southeastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than Albany State University based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 6,334 students)
Albany State University vs. Southeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albany State University or Southeastern?
- Southeastern Louisiana University is 42.2% more expensive to attend than Albany State University for in-state tuition ($5,777.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at Southeastern than Albany State University ($18,255.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than Albany State University ($12,291 vs. $14,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 8.5% lower than costs at Albany State University ($9,430 vs. $10,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albany State University than Southeastern Louisiana University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albany State University students is 2.2% larger than aid received Southeastern Louisiana University ($11,026 vs. $10,785)
Which college is harder to get into, Albany State University or Southeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern or Albany State University .
- The average SAT score at Southeastern Louisiana University (1030) is 147 points higher than at Albany State University (883)
- Incoming Southeastern students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Albany State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Albany State University (2.77)
Albany State University vs. Southeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albany State University or Southeastern? 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 Southeastern and Albany State University.
- The graduation rate at Albany State University is higher than Southeastern Louisiana University (41% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Albany State University graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $34,800)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $11,978 lower median federal student loan debt than Albany State University graduates. ($21,272 vs. $33,250)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Albany State University graduates. ($219 vs. $343)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albany State University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/