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USF Main Campus FAU FGCU Florida Southern UCF Eckerd College Florida State Flagler Nova FIU Florida JU| Southeastern University | The University of Tampa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southeastern University | UT | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Tampa, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,044 | 10,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #915 | #499 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seuniversity.edu | ut.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern University | UT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,848 | $30,036 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,848 | $30,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,910 | $34,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,817 | $14,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Southeastern University | UT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,182 | 40,286 | ||
| Admitted | 1,328 | 10,615 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9%Open | 26.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2%Open | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1183 | 1070/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeastern University | UT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern University | UT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,557 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $264 |
Diversity |
Southeastern University | UT | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Southeastern University | UT | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern University | UT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tampa is larger than than Southeastern University based on total student enrollment (10,566 students vs. 10,044 students)
Southeastern University vs. UT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern University or UT?
- The University of Tampa is 4.1% more expensive to attend than Southeastern University for in-state tuition ($30,036.00 vs. $28,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at UT than Southeastern University ($30,036.00 vs. $28,848.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern University than UT ($27,910 vs. $34,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern University are 16% lower than costs at The University of Tampa ($10,480 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tampa than Southeastern University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern University students is 5.6% larger than aid received The University of Tampa ($14,817 vs. $14,034)
Southeastern University vs. UT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern University or UT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT or Southeastern University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tampa (1092) is 137 points higher than at Southeastern University (955)
- Incoming UT students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southeastern University (20)
- Accepted freshman UT students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Southeastern University (3.48)
- Southeastern University has a higher acceptance rate (60.9%) than UT (26.3%)
Southeastern University vs. UT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern University or UT? 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 UT and Southeastern University.
- The graduation rate at UT is higher than Southeastern University (57% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from The University of Tampa earn on average $16,100 more per year than Southeastern University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $35,700)
- Southeastern University students graduate with a $4,057 lower median federal student loan debt than UT graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,557)
- Southeastern University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than UT graduates. ($222 vs. $264)
- More UT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/