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Overview |
Southeastern | UL Lafayette | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Lafayette, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 15,219 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | #784 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | louisiana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | UL Lafayette | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $5,407 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $19,135 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,430 | $11,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,291 | $13,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,785 | $10,672 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Southeastern | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,887 | 11,752 | ||
| Admitted | 4,837 | 8,762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.9% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1198 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Southeastern | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | UL Lafayette | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $201 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southeastern | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | UL Lafayette | ||
| 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
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette is larger than than Southeastern based on total student enrollment (15,219 students vs. 13,465 students)
Southeastern vs. UL Lafayette Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or UL Lafayette?
- Southeastern Louisiana University is 6.8% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($5,777.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at UL Lafayette than Southeastern Louisiana University ($19,135.00 vs. $18,255.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than UL Lafayette ($12,291 vs. $13,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 23.5% lower than costs at University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($9,430 vs. $11,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than Southeastern Louisiana University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 1.1% larger than aid received University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($10,785 vs. $10,672)
Southeastern vs. UL Lafayette Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern or UL Lafayette? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UL Lafayette or Southeastern .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (1069) is 39 points higher than at Southeastern (1030)
- Incoming UL Lafayette students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southeastern (22)
- Accepted freshman UL Lafayette students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Southeastern (3.39)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than UL Lafayette (74.6%)
Southeastern vs. UL Lafayette Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern or UL Lafayette? 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 UL Lafayette and Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at UL Lafayette is higher than Southeastern Louisiana University (41% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette earn on average $3,900 more per year than Southeastern graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $41,100)
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette students graduate with a $1,772 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeastern graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,272)
- UL Lafayette graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Southeastern graduates. ($201 vs. $219)
- More UL Lafayette graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/