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Overview |
Southeastern | Central State University | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 5,434 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | #1023 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | centralstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | Central State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $5,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $7,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,430 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,291 | $10,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,785 | $6,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
Southeastern | Central State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,887 | 3,814 | ||
| Admitted | 4,837 | 3,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.9% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeastern | Central State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | Central State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $27,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $39,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $403 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | Central State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southeastern | Central State University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | Central State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than Central State University based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 5,434 students)
Southeastern vs. Central State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or Central State University?
- Southeastern Louisiana University is 11.6% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($5,777.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.4% higher at Southeastern than Central State University ($18,255.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than Southeastern ($10,194 vs. $12,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 15.6% lower than costs at Central State University ($9,430 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than Central State University (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 55.3% larger than aid received Central State University ($10,785 vs. $6,943)
Southeastern vs. Central State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern or Central State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central State University or Southeastern .
- The average SAT score at Southeastern Louisiana University (1030) is 253 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Incoming Southeastern students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Central State University (16)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than Central State University (88.8%)
Southeastern vs. Central State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern or Central 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 Central State University and Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at Southeastern is higher than Central State University (33% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University earn on average $13,900 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $27,200)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $17,728 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($21,272 vs. $39,000)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $184 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($219 vs. $403)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/