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Overview |
Southeastern | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,430 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,291 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,785 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Southeastern | Tennessee State University | ||
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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 | 3.22 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $289 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southeastern | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | Tennessee State University | ||
| 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 Tennessee State University based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 9,218 students)
Southeastern vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or Tennessee State University?
- Tennessee State University is 23.4% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($7,128.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Tennessee State University than Southeastern Louisiana University ($20,484.00 vs. $18,255.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Southeastern ($11,986 vs. $12,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 10.4% lower than costs at Southeastern Louisiana University ($8,542 vs. $9,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Southeastern Louisiana University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 60.5% larger than aid received Southeastern Louisiana University ($17,315 vs. $10,785)
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or Southeastern .
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
Southeastern vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern or Tennessee 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 Tennessee State University and Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is higher than Southeastern Louisiana University (36% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $38,400)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $6,728 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($21,272 vs. $28,000)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($219 vs. $289)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/