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Overview |
Seminole State | Southeastern | ||
| Location | Sanford, FL | Hammond, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,323 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seminolestate.edu | selu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seminole State | Southeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,393 | $5,777 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,494 | $18,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,464 | $9,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,144 | $12,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,979 | $10,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 97% |
Admission |
Seminole 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 | - | 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 |
Seminole State | Southeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seminole State | Southeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,200 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,027 | $21,272 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $219 |
Diversity |
Seminole State | Southeastern | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Seminole State | Southeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Seminole State | Southeastern | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Seminole State College of Florida is larger than than Southeastern based on total student enrollment (14,323 students vs. 13,465 students)
Seminole State vs. Southeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seminole State or Southeastern?
- Southeastern Louisiana University is 141.4% more expensive to attend than Seminole State for in-state tuition ($5,777.00 vs. $2,393.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.3% higher at Southeastern than Seminole State College of Florida ($18,255.00 vs. $9,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seminole State College of Florida than Southeastern ($3,144 vs. $12,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seminole State College of Florida are 45.9% lower than costs at Southeastern Louisiana University ($6,464 vs. $9,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than Seminole State College of Florida (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 54.5% larger than aid received Seminole State College of Florida ($10,785 vs. $6,979)
Which college is harder to get into, Seminole State or Southeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern or Seminole State .
Seminole State vs. Southeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seminole 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 Seminole State.
- Graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Seminole State graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $34,200)
- Seminole State College of Florida students graduate with a $11,245 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeastern graduates. ($10,027 vs. $21,272)
- Seminole State graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Southeastern graduates. ($103 vs. $219)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seminole State students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/