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Overview |
Southeastern University | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Americus, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,044 | 3,070 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #915 | #908 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seuniversity.edu | gsw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern University | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,848 | $4,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,848 | $14,786 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $8,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,910 | $12,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,817 | $9,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Southeastern University | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,182 | 1,939 | ||
| Admitted | 1,328 | 1,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9%Open | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2%Open | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1183 | 1010/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeastern University | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern University | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $227 |
Diversity |
Southeastern University | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Southeastern University | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern University | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southeastern University is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (10,044 students vs. 3,070 students)
Southeastern University vs. Georgia Southwestern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern University or Georgia Southwestern?
- Southeastern University is 609.8% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($28,848.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.1% higher at Southeastern University than Georgia Southwestern State University ($28,848.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than Southeastern University ($12,186 vs. $27,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 16.7% lower than costs at Southeastern University ($8,978 vs. $10,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than Southeastern University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern University students is 56.4% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($14,817 vs. $9,472)
Southeastern University vs. Georgia Southwestern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern University or Georgia Southwestern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia Southwestern or Southeastern University .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southwestern State University (967) is 12 points higher than at Southeastern University (955)
- Incoming Georgia Southwestern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Southeastern University (20)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- Georgia Southwestern has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Southeastern University (60.9%)
Southeastern University vs. Georgia Southwestern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern University or Georgia Southwestern? 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 Georgia Southwestern and Southeastern University.
- The graduation rate at Southeastern University is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (42% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southwestern State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Southeastern University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $35,700)
- Southeastern University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,000)
- Southeastern University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($222 vs. $227)
- More Southeastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/