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Overview |
Southeastern | WSSU | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | #956 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,430 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,291 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,785 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 86% |
Admission |
Southeastern | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,887 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 4,837 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.9% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeastern | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $265 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Southeastern | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | WSSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than WSSU based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 5,004 students)
Southeastern vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or WSSU?
- Southeastern Louisiana University is 69.9% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($5,777.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.9% higher at Southeastern than Winston Salem State University ($18,255.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than WSSU ($12,291 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 19% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($9,430 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than Winston Salem State University (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 29.2% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($10,785 vs. $8,350)
Southeastern vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or Southeastern .
- The average SAT score at Southeastern Louisiana University (1030) is 160 points higher than at WSSU (870)
- Incoming Southeastern students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at WSSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than WSSU (73.4%)
Southeastern vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern or WSSU? 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 WSSU and Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at WSSU is higher than Southeastern Louisiana University (41% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University earn on average $5,400 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $35,700)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $4,391 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($21,272 vs. $25,663)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($219 vs. $265)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/