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Overview |
Southeastern | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | #999 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,430 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,291 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,785 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
Southeastern | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,887 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 4,837 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.9% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeastern | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $229 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Southeastern | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 6,787 students)
Southeastern vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or Fayetteville State University?
- Southeastern Louisiana University is 477.7% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($5,777.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 265.1% higher at Southeastern than Fayetteville State University ($18,255.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Southeastern ($6,355 vs. $12,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 0.1% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($9,430 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than Fayetteville State University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 7.3% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($10,785 vs. $10,050)
Southeastern vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern or Fayetteville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fayetteville State University or Southeastern .
- The average SAT score at Southeastern Louisiana University (1030) is 160 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Southeastern students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
Southeastern vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern or Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville State University and Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at Southeastern is higher than Fayetteville State University (33% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $32,500)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $889 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($21,272 vs. $22,161)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($219 vs. $229)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/