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Overview |
Southeastern | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 10,274 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | #548 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $7,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $16,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,430 | $6,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,291 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,785 | $3,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 64% |
Admission |
Southeastern | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,887 | 7,290 | ||
| Admitted | 4,837 | 5,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.9% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 22/26 | ||
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| 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 | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $240 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southeastern | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than UW-La Crosse based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 10,274 students)
Southeastern vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or UW-La Crosse?
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is 31.3% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($7,585.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at Southeastern than University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($18,255.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than UW-La Crosse ($12,291 vs. $13,130)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 35.8% lower than costs at Southeastern Louisiana University ($6,942 vs. $9,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (97% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 217.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($10,785 vs. $3,395)
Southeastern vs. UW-La Crosse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or Southeastern .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin La Crosse (1130) is 100 points higher than at Southeastern (1030)
- Incoming UW-La Crosse students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southeastern (22)
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Southeastern (3.39)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than UW-La Crosse (74.3%)
Southeastern vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern or UW-La Crosse? 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 UW-La Crosse and Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than Southeastern Louisiana University (68% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $8,400 more per year than Southeastern graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $41,100)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $1,978 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($21,272 vs. $23,250)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($219 vs. $240)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/