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Overview |
Southeastern | Metropolitan State University | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,861 | 6,005 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #959 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | metrostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | Metropolitan State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $8,571 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $8,571 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,240 | $15,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,007 | $18,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,447 | $8,021 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 79% |
Admission |
Southeastern | Metropolitan State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,485 | 542 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.4% | 30.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southeastern | Metropolitan State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | Metropolitan State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $17,992 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $186 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | Metropolitan State University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southeastern | Metropolitan State University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | Metropolitan State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Metropolitan State University based on total student enrollment (13,861 students vs. 6,005 students)
Southeastern vs. Metropolitan State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or Metropolitan State University?
- Metropolitan State University is 48.4% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($8,571.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113% higher at Southeastern than Metropolitan State University ($18,255.00 vs. $8,571.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than Metropolitan State University ($12,007 vs. $18,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 54.9% lower than costs at Metropolitan State University ($10,240 vs. $15,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than Metropolitan State University (93% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 30.2% larger than aid received Metropolitan State University ($10,447 vs. $8,021)
Southeastern vs. Metropolitan State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern or Metropolitan State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Metropolitan State University or Southeastern .
- Metropolitan State University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Southeastern (94.3%)
Southeastern vs. Metropolitan State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern or Metropolitan 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 Metropolitan State University and Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at Southeastern is higher than Metropolitan State University (33% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan State University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Southeastern graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $41,100)
- Metropolitan State University students graduate with a $3,280 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeastern graduates. ($17,992 vs. $21,272)
- Metropolitan State University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Southeastern graduates. ($186 vs. $219)
- More Metropolitan State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/