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LSU Nicholls State University LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech University of Southern Mississippi UL Lafayette UNO TSU Florida AAMU| Pensacola State College | Southeastern Louisiana University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pensacola State | Southeastern | ||
| Location | Pensacola, FL | Hammond, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,981 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pensacolastate.edu | selu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pensacola State | Southeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,888 | $5,777 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,551 | $18,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,486 | $9,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,305 | $12,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,663 | $10,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 97% |
Admission |
Pensacola State | Southeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,887 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 99% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 48.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.54 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 30, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pensacola State | Southeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pensacola State | Southeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $3,500 | $21,272 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $36 | $219 |
Diversity |
Pensacola State | Southeastern | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Pensacola State | Southeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Pensacola State | Southeastern | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than Pensacola State based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 7,981 students)
Pensacola State vs. Southeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pensacola State or Southeastern?
- Southeastern Louisiana University is 206% more expensive to attend than Pensacola State for in-state tuition ($5,777.00 vs. $1,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.8% higher at Southeastern than Pensacola State College ($18,255.00 vs. $7,551.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pensacola State College than Southeastern ($3,305 vs. $12,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 0.6% lower than costs at Pensacola State College ($9,430 vs. $9,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than Pensacola State College (97% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 90.4% larger than aid received Pensacola State College ($10,785 vs. $5,663)
Which college is harder to get into, Pensacola State or Southeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern or Pensacola State .
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.85 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Pensacola State (2.54)
Pensacola State vs. Southeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pensacola State 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 Pensacola State.
- Graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Pensacola State graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $30,300)
- Pensacola State College students graduate with a $17,772 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeastern graduates. ($3,500 vs. $21,272)
- Pensacola State graduates are paying $183 less per month on federal student loans than Southeastern graduates. ($36 vs. $219)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pensacola State students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/