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Overview |
Southeastern University | FDU | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Teaneck, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,044 | 7,285 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #915 | #797 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seuniversity.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern University | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,848 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,848 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,910 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,817 | $30,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Southeastern University | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,182 | 4,294 | ||
| Admitted | 1,328 | 3,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9%Open | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2%Open | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1183 | 908/1180 | ||
| 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 | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern University | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
Southeastern University | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
Southeastern University | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern University | FDU | ||
| 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 FDU based on total student enrollment (10,044 students vs. 7,285 students)
Southeastern University vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern University or FDU?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is 15.3% more expensive to attend than Southeastern University for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $28,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at FDU than Southeastern University ($33,264.00 vs. $28,848.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Southeastern University ($16,030 vs. $27,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern University are 48.7% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($10,480 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Southeastern University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 102.9% larger than aid received Southeastern University ($30,059 vs. $14,817)
Southeastern University vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern University or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or Southeastern University .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (995) is 40 points higher than at Southeastern University (955)
- Incoming FDU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Southeastern University (20)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at FDU (3.31)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Southeastern University (60.9%)
Southeastern University vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern University or FDU? 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 FDU and Southeastern University.
- The graduation rate at Southeastern University is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (42% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $17,200 more per year than Southeastern University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $35,700)
- Southeastern University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Southeastern University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/