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CofC St. Leo University PC Coastal Carolina Florida Southern GWU Palm Beach Atlantic Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU| Southeastern University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southeastern University | CSU | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,044 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #915 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seuniversity.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern University | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,848 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,848 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,910 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,817 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Southeastern University | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,182 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 1,328 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9%Open | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2%Open | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1183 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern University | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southeastern University | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Southeastern University | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern University | CSU | ||
| 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 CSU based on total student enrollment (10,044 students vs. 3,418 students)
Southeastern University vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern University or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Southeastern University for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $28,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at CSU than Southeastern University ($29,490.00 vs. $28,848.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Southeastern University ($17,536 vs. $27,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern University are 7.3% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($10,480 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Southeastern University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 78.3% larger than aid received Southeastern University ($26,417 vs. $14,817)
Southeastern University vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern University or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Southeastern University .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 75 points higher than at Southeastern University (955)
- Incoming CSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southeastern University (20)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Southeastern University (60.9%)
Southeastern University vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern University or CSU? 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 CSU and Southeastern University.
- The graduation rate at Southeastern University is higher than Charleston Southern University (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Southeastern University graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $35,700)
- Southeastern University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southeastern University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Southeastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/