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Overview |
Southeastern | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,430 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,291 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,785 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Southeastern | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,887 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 4,837 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.08 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeastern | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Southeastern | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 3,872 students)
Southeastern vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 105.5% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at Plymouth than Southeastern Louisiana University ($22,250.00 vs. $18,255.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than Plymouth ($12,291 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 25.2% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($9,430 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Southeastern Louisiana University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 16.1% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($10,785 vs. $9,286)
Southeastern vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Southeastern .
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than Plymouth (97.5%)
Southeastern vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Southeastern Louisiana University (59% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Southeastern graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $41,100)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $5,728 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($21,272 vs. $27,000)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/