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UCF Miami Florida State Nova FAU University of South Florida St. Petersburg Florida USF Main Campus FGCU UNF Florida Tech UT| Florida International University | Southeastern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIU | Southeastern University | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Lakeland, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 53,953 | 10,400 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | #934 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fiu.edu | seuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIU | Southeastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,721 | $30,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,529 | $30,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,742 | $27,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,012 | $16,135 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 84% |
Admission |
FIU | Southeastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,034 | 2,800 | ||
| Admitted | 14,729 | 2,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.8% | 74.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.1% | 49.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1250 | 960/1183 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
FIU | Southeastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIU | Southeastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,228 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $222 |
Diversity |
FIU | Southeastern University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 67% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
FIU | Southeastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 54% | ||
Campus |
FIU | Southeastern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida International University is larger than than Southeastern University based on total student enrollment (53,953 students vs. 10,400 students)
FIU vs. Southeastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIU or Southeastern University?
- Southeastern University is 544.6% more expensive to attend than FIU for in-state tuition ($30,432.00 vs. $4,721.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.1% higher at Southeastern University than Florida International University ($30,432.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than Southeastern University ($10,742 vs. $27,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern University are 10.3% lower than costs at Florida International University ($11,020 vs. $12,156)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida International University than Southeastern University (90% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern University students is 61.2% larger than aid received Florida International University ($16,135 vs. $10,012)
FIU vs. Southeastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIU or Southeastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern University or FIU .
- The average SAT score at Florida International University (1090) is 135 points higher than at Southeastern University (955)
- Incoming FIU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southeastern University (20)
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Southeastern University (3.48)
- Southeastern University has a higher acceptance rate (74.3%) than FIU (58.8%)
FIU vs. Southeastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIU 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 FIU.
- The graduation rate at FIU is higher than Southeastern University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Florida International University earn on average $14,200 more per year than Southeastern University graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $35,700)
- Florida International University students graduate with a $4,272 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeastern University graduates. ($17,228 vs. $21,500)
- FIU graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Southeastern University graduates. ($178 vs. $222)
- More Southeastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/