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UNF UT St. Leo University Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Florida Southern Palm Beach Atlantic Lynn University Florida| Jacksonville University | Southeastern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Southeastern University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Lakeland, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 10,044 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #915 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | seuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Southeastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $28,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $28,848 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $27,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $14,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
JU | Southeastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 2,182 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 1,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 60.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 85.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 960/1183 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
JU | Southeastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Southeastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $222 |
Diversity |
JU | Southeastern University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 2% |
Students |
JU | Southeastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 54% | ||
Campus |
JU | Southeastern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeastern University is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (10,044 students vs. 3,837 students)
JU vs. Southeastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Southeastern University?
- Jacksonville University is 50.9% more expensive to attend than Southeastern University for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $28,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.9% higher at JU than Southeastern University ($43,520.00 vs. $28,848.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville University than Southeastern University ($26,943 vs. $27,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern University are 52.5% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($10,480 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than Southeastern University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 115.9% larger than aid received Southeastern University ($31,988 vs. $14,817)
JU vs. Southeastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Southeastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern University or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Southeastern University (3.48)
- Southeastern University has a higher acceptance rate (60.9%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Southeastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at Southeastern University is higher than Jacksonville University (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $19,100 more per year than Southeastern University graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $35,700)
- Southeastern University students graduate with a $1,121 lower median federal student loan debt than JU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,621)
- Southeastern University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than JU graduates. ($222 vs. $233)
- More Southeastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/