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Overview |
Selma University | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Location | Selma, AL | Grambling, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 50 | 5,058 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1020 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selmauniversity.org | gram.edu | ||
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Costs |
Selma University | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,800 | $5,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,800 | $5,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,000 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $15,796 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 96% |
Admission |
Selma University | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,732 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 42.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.15 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Selma University | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Selma University | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $37,997 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $392 |
Diversity |
Selma University | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 94% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Selma University | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Selma University | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grambling State University is larger than than Selma University based on total student enrollment (5,058 students vs. 50 students)
Selma University vs. GSU- Grambling Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Selma University or GSU- Grambling?
- Grambling State University is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Selma University for in-state tuition ($5,140.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at GSU- Grambling than Selma University ($5,140.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Selma University are 83.2% lower than costs at Grambling State University ($6,000 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grambling State University than Selma University (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grambling State University students is ?% larger than aid received Selma University ($8,442 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Selma University or GSU- Grambling? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSU- Grambling or Selma University .
- Accepted freshman GSU- Grambling students have a 0.86 point higher average high school GPA (3.01) than students at Selma University (2.15)
Selma University vs. GSU- Grambling Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Selma University or GSU- Grambling? 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 GSU- Grambling and Selma University.
- The graduation rate at GSU- Grambling is higher than Selma University (27% vs. 21%)
- More GSU- Grambling graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Selma University students, three years after graduation. (23% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/