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LSU Nicholls State University CBU LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech University of Southern Mississippi UL Lafayette UNO TSU AAMU| Southeastern Louisiana University | Memphis College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southeastern | MCA | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 116 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,430 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,291 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,785 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
Southeastern | MCA | ||
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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 | 3.33 | ||
| 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 | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $341 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Southeastern | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | - | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 116 students)
Southeastern vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or MCA?
- Memphis College of Art is 460.8% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.5% higher at MCA than Southeastern Louisiana University ($32,400.00 vs. $18,255.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 6.1% lower than costs at Southeastern Louisiana University ($8,890 vs. $9,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than Memphis College of Art (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($10,785 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or Southeastern .
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at MCA (3.33)
Southeastern vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern or MCA? 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 MCA and Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at Southeastern is higher than Memphis College of Art (33% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University earn on average $11,200 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $29,900)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $11,728 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($21,272 vs. $33,000)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($219 vs. $341)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCA students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/