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Overview |
Southeastern University | Trinity College of Florida | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Trinity, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,044 | 181 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #915 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seuniversity.edu | trinitycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern University | Trinity College of Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,848 | $15,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,848 | $15,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $7,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,910 | $14,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,817 | $10,846 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 82% |
Admission |
Southeastern University | Trinity College of Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,182 | 87 | ||
| Admitted | 1,328 | 52 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9%Open | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2%Open | 65.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1183 | 780/1150 | ||
| 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 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeastern University | Trinity College of Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern University | Trinity College of Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $253 |
Diversity |
Southeastern University | Trinity College of Florida | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Southeastern University | Trinity College of Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern University | Trinity College of Florida | ||
| 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
- Southeastern University is larger than than Trinity College of Florida based on total student enrollment (10,044 students vs. 181 students)
Southeastern University vs. Trinity College of Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern University or Trinity College of Florida?
- Southeastern University is 89.8% more expensive to attend than Trinity College of Florida for in-state tuition ($28,848.00 vs. $15,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.8% higher at Southeastern University than Trinity College of Florida ($28,848.00 vs. $15,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College of Florida than Southeastern University ($14,645 vs. $27,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College of Florida are 37.9% lower than costs at Southeastern University ($7,600 vs. $10,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern University than Trinity College of Florida (96% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern University students is 36.6% larger than aid received Trinity College of Florida ($14,817 vs. $10,846)
Southeastern University vs. Trinity College of Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern University or Trinity College of Florida? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity College of Florida or Southeastern University .
- The average SAT score at Southeastern University (955) is 57 points higher than at Trinity College of Florida (898)
- Incoming Southeastern University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Trinity College of Florida (19)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Trinity College of Florida (3.04)
- Southeastern University has a higher acceptance rate (60.9%) than Trinity College of Florida (59.8%)
Southeastern University vs. Trinity College of Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern University or Trinity College of Florida? 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 Trinity College of Florida and Southeastern University.
- The graduation rate at Southeastern University is higher than Trinity College of Florida (42% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Southeastern University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Trinity College of Florida graduates after ten years. ($35,700 vs. $31,700)
- Southeastern University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College of Florida graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,500)
- Southeastern University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College of Florida graduates. ($222 vs. $253)
- More Southeastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College of Florida students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/