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LSU Nicholls State University LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech University of Southern Mississippi UL Lafayette UNO TSU TC AAMU| Louisiana College | Southeastern Louisiana University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Louisiana College | Southeastern | ||
| Location | Pineville, LA | Hammond, LA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,026 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #770 | #968 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacollege.edu | selu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisiana College | Southeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,590 | $5,777 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,590 | $18,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,646 | $9,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,566 | $12,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,650 | $10,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Louisiana College | Southeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 4,887 | ||
| Admitted | 432 | 4,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 99% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 48.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Louisiana College | Southeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisiana College | Southeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,027 | $21,272 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $219 |
Diversity |
Louisiana College | Southeastern | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Louisiana College | Southeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Louisiana College | Southeastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 1,026 students)
Louisiana College vs. Southeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisiana College or Southeastern?
- Louisiana College is 239.1% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($19,590.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Louisiana College than Southeastern Louisiana University ($19,590.00 vs. $18,255.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than Louisiana College ($12,291 vs. $14,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 23.3% lower than costs at Southeastern Louisiana University ($7,646 vs. $9,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana College than Southeastern Louisiana University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana College students is 26.6% larger than aid received Southeastern Louisiana University ($13,650 vs. $10,785)
Louisiana College vs. Southeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisiana College or Southeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern or Louisiana College .
- The average SAT score at Southeastern Louisiana University (1030) is 61 points higher than at Louisiana College (969)
- Incoming Southeastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Louisiana College (21)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Louisiana College (3.35)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than Louisiana College (74.6%)
Louisiana College vs. Southeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisiana College 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 Louisiana College.
- The graduation rate at Southeastern is higher than Louisiana College (33% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Louisiana College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Southeastern graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $41,100)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $1,755 lower median federal student loan debt than Louisiana College graduates. ($21,272 vs. $23,027)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Louisiana College graduates. ($219 vs. $238)
- More Louisiana College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/