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LSU Nicholls State University LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech University of Southern Mississippi UL Lafayette UNO TSU AAMU| Southeastern Louisiana University | Virginia College Birmingham | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southeastern | Virginia College-Birmingham | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Birmingham, AL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,861 | 2,108 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #959 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | vc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | Virginia College-Birmingham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $14,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $14,382 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,240 | $8,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,007 | $29,824 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,447 | $4,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 78% |
Admission |
Southeastern | Virginia College-Birmingham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,485 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southeastern | Virginia College-Birmingham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | Virginia College-Birmingham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $175 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | Virginia College-Birmingham | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 11% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 32% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 53% |
Students |
Southeastern | Virginia College-Birmingham | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | - | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | Virginia College-Birmingham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than Virginia College-Birmingham based on total student enrollment (13,861 students vs. 2,108 students)
Southeastern vs. Virginia College-Birmingham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or Virginia College-Birmingham?
- Virginia College Birmingham is 149% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($14,382.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at Southeastern than Virginia College Birmingham ($18,255.00 vs. $14,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than Virginia College-Birmingham ($12,007 vs. $29,824)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia College Birmingham are 18.8% lower than costs at Southeastern Louisiana University ($8,616 vs. $10,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than Virginia College Birmingham (93% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 146.3% larger than aid received Virginia College Birmingham ($10,447 vs. $4,241)
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern or Virginia College-Birmingham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia College-Birmingham or Southeastern .
Southeastern vs. Virginia College-Birmingham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern or Virginia College-Birmingham? 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 Virginia College-Birmingham and Southeastern.
- Graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Virginia College-Birmingham graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $27,800)
- Virginia College Birmingham students graduate with a $4,272 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeastern graduates. ($17,000 vs. $21,272)
- Virginia College-Birmingham graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Southeastern graduates. ($175 vs. $219)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia College-Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/