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Overview |
Southeastern | Parkside | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,861 | 4,008 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #959 | #962 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $6,582 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $15,224 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,240 | $8,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,007 | $8,778 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,447 | $6,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 65% |
Admission |
Southeastern | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,485 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 2,840 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/23 | ||
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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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $237 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southeastern | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | Parkside | ||
| 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 Parkside based on total student enrollment (13,861 students vs. 4,008 students)
Southeastern vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or Parkside?
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is 13.9% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($6,582.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at Southeastern than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($18,255.00 vs. $15,224.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Southeastern ($8,778 vs. $12,007)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 23.6% lower than costs at Southeastern Louisiana University ($8,286 vs. $10,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (93% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 60.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($10,447 vs. $6,523)
Southeastern vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Southeastern .
- The average SAT score at Southeastern Louisiana University (1030) is 60 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming Southeastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Parkside (72.6%)
Southeastern vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at Southeastern is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (33% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University earn on average $100 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $41,000)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $1,693 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($21,272 vs. $22,965)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($219 vs. $237)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/