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LSU Nicholls State University LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech LHU University of Southern Mississippi UL Lafayette Temple UNO TSU Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg| Southeastern Louisiana University | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southeastern | Penn College | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,430 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,291 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,785 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 69% |
Admission |
Southeastern | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,887 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,837 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.05 | ||
| 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 | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $222 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Southeastern | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | Penn College | ||
| 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 Penn College based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 4,241 students)
Southeastern vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 167.4% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Penn College than Southeastern Louisiana University ($23,190.00 vs. $18,255.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than Penn College ($12,291 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 28.6% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($9,430 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (97% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 48.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($10,785 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Southeastern .
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Southeastern vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern or Penn College? 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 Penn College and Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Southeastern Louisiana University (42% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $3,300 more per year than Southeastern graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $41,100)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $228 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($21,272 vs. $21,500)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($219 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/