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Overview |
Southeastern | Staten Island | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 10,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | Staten Island | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,430 | $20,055 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,291 | $7,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,785 | $8,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Southeastern | Staten Island | ||
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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 | 3.0 | ||
| 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 | Staten Island | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | Staten Island | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $13,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $144 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | Staten Island | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southeastern | Staten Island | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | Staten Island | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than Staten Island based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 10,248 students)
Southeastern vs. Staten Island Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or Staten Island?
- CUNY College of Staten Island is 20% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at Southeastern than CUNY College of Staten Island ($18,255.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than Southeastern ($7,217 vs. $12,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 112.7% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($9,430 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than Southeastern Louisiana University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 33.8% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($10,785 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern or Staten Island? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Staten Island or Southeastern .
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
Southeastern vs. Staten Island Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern or Staten Island? 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 Staten Island and Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at Staten Island is higher than Southeastern Louisiana University (48% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $4,000 more per year than Southeastern graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $41,100)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $7,285 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeastern graduates. ($13,987 vs. $21,272)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Southeastern graduates. ($144 vs. $219)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/