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Overview |
Southeastern University | GS | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Statesboro, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,400 | 26,041 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #934 | #931 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seuniversity.edu | georgiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern University | GS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,432 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,432 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,020 | $10,993 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,935 | $16,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,135 | $8,075 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 89% |
Admission |
Southeastern University | GS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,800 | 14,410 | ||
| Admitted | 2,080 | 12,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3%Open | 89.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.7%Open | 36.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1183 | 980/1160 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southeastern University | GS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern University | GS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $237 |
Diversity |
Southeastern University | GS | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Southeastern University | GS | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern University | GS | ||
| 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Southeastern University based on total student enrollment (26,041 students vs. 10,400 students)
Southeastern University vs. GS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern University or GS?
- Southeastern University is 596.2% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($30,432.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.3% higher at Southeastern University than Georgia Southern University ($30,432.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Southeastern University ($16,957 vs. $27,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 0.2% lower than costs at Southeastern University ($10,993 vs. $11,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern University than Southeastern University (89% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern University students is 99.8% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($16,135 vs. $8,075)
Southeastern University vs. GS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern University or GS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GS or Southeastern University .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 134 points higher than at Southeastern University (955)
- Incoming GS students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southeastern University (20)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than Southeastern University (74.3%)
Southeastern University vs. GS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern University or GS? 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 GS and Southeastern University.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Southeastern University (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Southeastern University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $35,700)
- Southeastern University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- Southeastern University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More Southeastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/