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CAU NCAT St. Leo University Florida State UCF Howard PVAMU Bethune-Cookman Florida Southern Tennessee State University Palm Beach Atlantic Florida| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Southeastern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | Southeastern University | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Lakeland, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,215 | 10,044 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #915 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | seuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | Southeastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $28,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $28,848 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,583 | $27,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,191 | $14,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | Southeastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,372 | 2,182 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 1,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.9% | 60.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 85.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1150 | 960/1183 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | Southeastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | Southeastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $222 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | Southeastern University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Florida A&M | Southeastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | Southeastern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southeastern University is larger than than Florida A&M based on total student enrollment (10,044 students vs. 9,215 students)
Florida A&M vs. Southeastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or Southeastern University?
- Southeastern University is 815.2% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($28,848.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.6% higher at Southeastern University than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($28,848.00 vs. $14,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Southeastern University ($11,583 vs. $27,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern University are 11.1% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($10,480 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Southeastern University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern University students is 21.5% larger than aid received Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($14,817 vs. $12,191)
Florida A&M vs. Southeastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or Southeastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern University or Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (966) is 11 points higher than at Southeastern University (955)
- Incoming Florida A&M students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Southeastern University (20)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Southeastern University (3.48)
- Southeastern University has a higher acceptance rate (60.9%) than Florida A&M (32.9%)
Florida A&M vs. Southeastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M or Southeastern 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 Southeastern University and Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Southeastern University is higher than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Southeastern University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $35,700)
- Southeastern University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($21,500 vs. $28,500)
- Southeastern University graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($222 vs. $294)
- More Southeastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/