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Overview |
Southeastern | UWO | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | #786 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,430 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,291 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,785 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 87% |
Admission |
Southeastern | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,887 | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | 4,837 | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.9% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/24 | ||
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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 | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $245 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southeastern | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | UWO | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Oshkosh is larger than than Southeastern based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 13,465 students)
Southeastern vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or UWO?
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is 11.2% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($6,422.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at Southeastern than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($18,255.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than UWO ($12,291 vs. $12,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 6% lower than costs at Southeastern Louisiana University ($8,894 vs. $9,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 142.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($10,785 vs. $4,450)
Southeastern vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or Southeastern .
- The average SAT score at Southeastern Louisiana University (1030) is the same at UWO (1030)
- Incoming Southeastern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UWO (22)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at UWO (3.24)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than UWO (88.5%)
Southeastern vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern or UWO? 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 UWO and Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at UWO is higher than Southeastern Louisiana University (50% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $3,000 more per year than Southeastern graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $41,100)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $2,476 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($21,272 vs. $23,748)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($219 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/