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Overview |
Southeastern | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 3,419 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | #596 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | xula.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $23,996 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $23,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,430 | $10,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,291 | $18,080 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,785 | $20,511 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Southeastern | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,887 | 8,803 | ||
| Admitted | 4,837 | 8,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 95.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.9% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | |||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeastern | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $61,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $26,499 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $273 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 76% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southeastern | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than Xavier University of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 3,419 students)
Southeastern vs. Xavier University of Louisiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or Xavier University of Louisiana?
- Xavier University of Louisiana is 315.4% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($23,996.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.4% higher at Xavier University of Louisiana than Southeastern Louisiana University ($23,996.00 vs. $18,255.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than Xavier University of Louisiana ($12,291 vs. $18,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 10.3% lower than costs at Xavier University of Louisiana ($9,430 vs. $10,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University of Louisiana than Southeastern Louisiana University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University of Louisiana students is 90.2% larger than aid received Southeastern Louisiana University ($20,511 vs. $10,785)
Southeastern vs. Xavier University of Louisiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern or Xavier University of Louisiana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier University of Louisiana or Southeastern .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University of Louisiana (1050) is 20 points higher than at Southeastern (1030)
- Incoming Xavier University of Louisiana students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southeastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Xavier University of Louisiana students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Southeastern (3.39)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than Xavier University of Louisiana (95.2%)
Southeastern vs. Xavier University of Louisiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern or Xavier University of Louisiana? 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 Xavier University of Louisiana and Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at Xavier University of Louisiana is higher than Southeastern Louisiana University (55% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Xavier University of Louisiana earn on average $20,600 more per year than Southeastern graduates after ten years. ($61,700 vs. $41,100)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $5,227 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier University of Louisiana graduates. ($21,272 vs. $26,499)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier University of Louisiana graduates. ($219 vs. $273)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier University of Louisiana students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/