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Overview |
Santa Fe College | Southeastern University | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Lakeland, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,729 | 10,044 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #915 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfcollege.edu | seuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Santa Fe College | Southeastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,872 | $28,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,418 | $28,848 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,008 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,380 | $27,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $2,426 | $14,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 96% |
Admission |
Santa Fe College | Southeastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,182 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 60.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 85.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1183 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Santa Fe College | Southeastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Santa Fe College | Southeastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,025 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $222 |
Diversity |
Santa Fe College | Southeastern University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Santa Fe College | Southeastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Santa Fe College | Southeastern University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Fe College is larger than than Southeastern University based on total student enrollment (12,729 students vs. 10,044 students)
Santa Fe College vs. Southeastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Santa Fe College or Southeastern University?
- Southeastern University is 1,441% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($28,848.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 288.9% higher at Southeastern University than Santa Fe College ($28,848.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Fe College than Southeastern University ($11,380 vs. $27,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Fe College are 4.7% lower than costs at Southeastern University ($10,008 vs. $10,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern University than Santa Fe College (96% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern University students is 510.8% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($14,817 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, Santa Fe College or Southeastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern University or Santa Fe College .
Santa Fe College vs. Southeastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Santa Fe College 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 Santa Fe College.
- Graduates from Santa Fe College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Southeastern University graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $35,700)
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $10,475 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeastern University graduates. ($11,025 vs. $21,500)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Southeastern University graduates. ($113 vs. $222)
- More Southeastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Santa Fe College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/