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Overview |
Southeastern University | AMU | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 10,044 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #915 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seuniversity.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern University | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,848 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,848 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,910 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,817 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Southeastern University | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,182 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 1,328 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9%Open | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2%Open | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1183 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeastern University | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern University | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $231 |
Diversity |
Southeastern University | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
Southeastern University | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern University | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeastern University is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (10,044 students vs. 1,310 students)
Southeastern University vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern University or AMU?
- Southeastern University is 14.6% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($28,848.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at Southeastern University than Ave Maria University ($28,848.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Southeastern University ($21,078 vs. $27,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern University are 27.9% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($10,480 vs. $13,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ave Maria University than Southeastern University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ave Maria University students is 44% larger than aid received Southeastern University ($21,341 vs. $14,817)
Southeastern University vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern University or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Southeastern University .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 143 points higher than at Southeastern University (955)
- Incoming AMU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southeastern University (20)
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Southeastern University (3.48)
- Southeastern University has a higher acceptance rate (60.9%) than AMU (44.2%)
Southeastern University vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern University or AMU? 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 AMU and Southeastern University.
- The graduation rate at Southeastern University is higher than Ave Maria University (42% vs. 41%)
- Southeastern University students graduate with a $928 lower median federal student loan debt than AMU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,428)
- Southeastern University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than AMU graduates. ($222 vs. $231)
- More Southeastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/