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Overview |
Southeastern | Medgar | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,861 | 3,846 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #959 | #792 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | Medgar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,240 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,007 | $6,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,447 | $7,896 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 88% |
Admission |
Southeastern | Medgar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,485 | 11,239 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 9,372 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.4% | 8.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 780/1000 | |||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Southeastern | Medgar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | Medgar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $9,033 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $93 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | Medgar | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southeastern | Medgar | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | Medgar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than Medgar based on total student enrollment (13,861 students vs. 3,846 students)
Southeastern vs. Medgar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or Medgar ?
- CUNY Medgar Evers College 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 Medgar Evers College ($18,255.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Southeastern ($6,207 vs. $12,007)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 112.8% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($10,240 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than CUNY Medgar Evers College (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 32.3% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($10,447 vs. $7,896)
Southeastern vs. Medgar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern or Medgar ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medgar or Southeastern .
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Medgar (83.4%)
Southeastern vs. Medgar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern or Medgar ? 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 Medgar and Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at Medgar is higher than Southeastern Louisiana University (39% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $12,239 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeastern graduates. ($9,033 vs. $21,272)
- Medgar graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Southeastern graduates. ($93 vs. $219)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/