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Overview |
Southeastern | UWSP | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | #860 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,430 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,291 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,785 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Southeastern | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,887 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 4,837 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.9% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.27 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southeastern | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $251 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| 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% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southeastern | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | UWSP | ||
| 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 UWSP based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 7,964 students)
Southeastern vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or UWSP?
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is 15.9% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($6,698.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at Southeastern than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($18,255.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than UWSP ($12,291 vs. $13,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 17.9% lower than costs at Southeastern Louisiana University ($8,000 vs. $9,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Southeastern Louisiana University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 158.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($10,785 vs. $4,169)
Southeastern vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or Southeastern .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (1050) is 20 points higher than at Southeastern (1030)
- Incoming UWSP students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southeastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at UWSP (3.27)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than UWSP (89.1%)
Southeastern vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern or UWSP? 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 UWSP and Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Southeastern Louisiana University (61% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn on average $600 more per year than Southeastern graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $41,100)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $3,088 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($21,272 vs. $24,360)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($219 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/