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Valencia College MDC LSU Nicholls State University LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech BC FSCJ University of Southern Mississippi UL Lafayette St Petersburg College UNO TSU| Santa Fe College | Southeastern Louisiana University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Santa Fe College | Southeastern | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Hammond, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,729 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfcollege.edu | selu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Santa Fe College | Southeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,872 | $5,777 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,418 | $18,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,008 | $9,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,380 | $12,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $2,426 | $10,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 97% |
Admission |
Santa Fe College | 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 | - | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Santa Fe College | Southeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Santa Fe College | Southeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,025 | $21,272 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $219 |
Diversity |
Santa Fe College | Southeastern | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Santa Fe College | Southeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Santa Fe College | Southeastern | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than Santa Fe College based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 12,729 students)
Santa Fe College vs. Southeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Santa Fe College or Southeastern?
- Southeastern Louisiana University is 208.6% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($5,777.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.1% higher at Southeastern than Santa Fe College ($18,255.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Fe College than Southeastern ($11,380 vs. $12,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 6.1% lower than costs at Santa Fe College ($9,430 vs. $10,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than Santa Fe College (97% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 344.6% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($10,785 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, Santa Fe College or Southeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern or Santa Fe College .
Santa Fe College vs. Southeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe College.
- Graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Santa Fe College graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $37,500)
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $10,247 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeastern graduates. ($11,025 vs. $21,272)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Southeastern graduates. ($113 vs. $219)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Santa Fe College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/