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Overview |
Southeastern | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | clarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,430 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,291 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,785 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
Southeastern | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,887 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,837 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | |||
| Enrolled % | 48.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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 |
Southeastern | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $268 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Southeastern | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than PennWest Clarion based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 3,922 students)
Southeastern vs. PennWest Clarion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or PennWest Clarion?
- PennWest Clarion is 33.6% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.7% higher at Southeastern than PennWest Clarion ($18,255.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 37.1% lower than costs at PennWest Clarion ($9,430 vs. $12,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than PennWest Clarion (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($10,785 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern or PennWest Clarion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Clarion or Southeastern .
- The average SAT score at Southeastern Louisiana University (1030) is 96 points higher than at PennWest Clarion (934)
- Incoming Southeastern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest Clarion (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Clarion students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Southeastern (3.39)
Southeastern vs. PennWest Clarion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern or PennWest Clarion? 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 PennWest Clarion and Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Clarion is higher than Southeastern Louisiana University (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University earn on average $1,900 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $39,200)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $4,728 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($21,272 vs. $26,000)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More PennWest Clarion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/