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Alabama UL Lafayette Florida State Tulane LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech UH Texas A&M Auburn Michigan State OU Ole Miss UNO| Louisiana State University | Southeastern Louisiana University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSU | Southeastern | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Hammond, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 37,348 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #367 | #968 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | selu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | Southeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $5,777 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $18,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,956 | $9,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,296 | $12,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,374 | $10,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
LSU | Southeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,853 | 4,887 | ||
| Admitted | 29,419 | 4,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 99% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 48.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | |||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LSU | Southeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | Southeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $21,272 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $219 |
Diversity |
LSU | Southeastern | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
LSU | Southeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 2% | ||
Campus |
LSU | Southeastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University is larger than than Southeastern based on total student enrollment (37,348 students vs. 13,465 students)
LSU vs. Southeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or Southeastern?
- Louisiana State University is 39.1% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($8,038.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.1% higher at Southeastern than Louisiana State University ($18,255.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than LSU ($12,291 vs. $21,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 48% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($9,430 vs. $13,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University than Southeastern Louisiana University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 14.7% larger than aid received Southeastern Louisiana University ($12,374 vs. $10,785)
LSU vs. Southeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or Southeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 133 points higher than at Southeastern (1030)
- Incoming LSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Southeastern (22)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Southeastern (3.39)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than LSU (75.7%)
LSU vs. Southeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU 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 LSU.
- The graduation rate at LSU is higher than Southeastern Louisiana University (60% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $15,800 more per year than Southeastern graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $41,100)
- Louisiana State University students graduate with a $372 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeastern graduates. ($20,900 vs. $21,272)
- LSU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Southeastern graduates. ($216 vs. $219)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/