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Overview |
Southeastern | Shawnee State University | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Portsmouth, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,861 | 3,206 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #959 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | shawnee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | Shawnee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $9,622 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $16,157 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,240 | $12,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,007 | $14,815 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,447 | $7,173 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 82% |
Admission |
Southeastern | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,485 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.3 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Southeastern | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | Shawnee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $245 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Southeastern | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | Shawnee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Shawnee State University based on total student enrollment (13,861 students vs. 3,206 students)
Southeastern vs. Shawnee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or Shawnee State University?
- Shawnee State University is 66.6% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($9,622.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Southeastern than Shawnee State University ($18,255.00 vs. $16,157.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than Shawnee State University ($12,007 vs. $14,815)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 22.8% lower than costs at Shawnee State University ($10,240 vs. $12,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than Shawnee State University (93% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 45.6% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($10,447 vs. $7,173)
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern or Shawnee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shawnee State University or Southeastern .
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Shawnee State University (3.3)
Southeastern vs. Shawnee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern or Shawnee 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 Shawnee State University and Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at Southeastern is higher than Shawnee State University (33% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $36,300)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $2,440 lower median federal student loan debt than Shawnee State University graduates. ($21,272 vs. $23,712)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Shawnee State University graduates. ($219 vs. $245)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/