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Overview |
Southeastern | Alcorn State University | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Alcorn State, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 2,933 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | #997 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | alcorn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | Alcorn State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $7,869 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $7,869 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,430 | $10,255 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,291 | $14,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,785 | $10,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Southeastern | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,887 | 6,748 | ||
| Admitted | 4,837 | 2,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 29.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.9% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 903/1115 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeastern | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | Alcorn State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $292 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southeastern | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | Alcorn State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than Alcorn State University based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 2,933 students)
Southeastern vs. Alcorn State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or Alcorn State University?
- Alcorn State University is 36.2% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132% higher at Southeastern than Alcorn State University ($18,255.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than Alcorn State University ($12,291 vs. $14,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 8.7% lower than costs at Alcorn State University ($9,430 vs. $10,255)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Southeastern Louisiana University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 3.8% larger than aid received Alcorn State University ($10,785 vs. $10,386)
Southeastern vs. Alcorn State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern or Alcorn State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alcorn State University or Southeastern .
- The average SAT score at Southeastern Louisiana University (1030) is 159 points higher than at Alcorn State University (871)
- Incoming Southeastern students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alcorn State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
Southeastern vs. Alcorn State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern or Alcorn State 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 Alcorn State University and Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at Southeastern is the same as at Alcorn State University (33% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $33,600)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $6,978 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($21,272 vs. $28,250)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($219 vs. $292)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University 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/