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Overview |
Southeastern University | Eastern University | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,400 | 6,981 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #934 | #851 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seuniversity.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern University | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,432 | $36,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,432 | $36,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,020 | $13,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,935 | $21,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,135 | $31,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 83% |
Admission |
Southeastern University | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,800 | 2,852 | ||
| Admitted | 2,080 | 2,670 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3%Open | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.7%Open | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1183 | 1010/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southeastern University | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern University | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $274 |
Diversity |
Southeastern University | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Southeastern University | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern University | Eastern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeastern University is larger than than Eastern University based on total student enrollment (10,400 students vs. 6,981 students)
Southeastern University vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern University or Eastern University?
- Eastern University is 20.8% more expensive to attend than Southeastern University for in-state tuition ($36,760.00 vs. $30,432.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at Eastern University than Southeastern University ($36,760.00 vs. $30,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern University than Southeastern University ($21,900 vs. $27,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern University are 19.5% lower than costs at Eastern University ($11,020 vs. $13,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern University than Eastern University (84% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 94% larger than aid received Southeastern University ($31,308 vs. $16,135)
Southeastern University vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern University or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or Southeastern University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern University (1026) is 71 points higher than at Southeastern University (955)
- Incoming Eastern University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southeastern University (20)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Southeastern University (3.48)
- Eastern University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Southeastern University (74.3%)
Southeastern University vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern University or Eastern University? 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 Eastern University and Southeastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Southeastern University (67% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Southeastern University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $35,700)
- Southeastern University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,500)
- Southeastern University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($222 vs. $274)
- More Southeastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/