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SHSU PVAMU TSU UTSA UH Lamar University HBU GSU- Grambling University of Houston-Victoria Texas State LSU Nicholls State University| Southeastern Louisiana University | University of Houston Downtown | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southeastern | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | #951 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,430 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,291 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,785 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 85% |
Admission |
Southeastern | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,887 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 4,837 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.9% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1100 | |||
| 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, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeastern | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $193 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southeastern | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than Southeastern based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 13,465 students)
Southeastern vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or University of Houston-Downtown?
- University of Houston Downtown is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($6,252.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Southeastern than University of Houston Downtown ($18,255.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than University of Houston-Downtown ($12,291 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 4.8% lower than costs at University of Houston Downtown ($9,430 vs. $9,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than University of Houston Downtown (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 37.4% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($10,785 vs. $7,849)
Southeastern vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern or University of Houston-Downtown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Downtown or Southeastern .
- The average SAT score at Southeastern Louisiana University (1030) is 136 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming Southeastern students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than University of Houston-Downtown (88.4%)
Southeastern vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern or University of Houston-Downtown? 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 University of Houston-Downtown and Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at Southeastern is higher than University of Houston Downtown (33% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $6,300 more per year than Southeastern graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $41,100)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $2,522 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeastern graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,272)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Southeastern graduates. ($193 vs. $219)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/