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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University St. Leo University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia Florida Southern ABAC| Southeastern University | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southeastern University | VSU | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,044 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #915 | #982 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seuniversity.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,848 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,848 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,910 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,817 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Southeastern University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,182 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 1,328 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9%Open | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2%Open | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1183 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeastern University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southeastern University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Southeastern University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern University | VSU | ||
| 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
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Southeastern University based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 10,044 students)
Southeastern University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern University or VSU?
- Southeastern University is 560% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($28,848.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87% higher at Southeastern University than Valdosta State University ($28,848.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Southeastern University ($12,836 vs. $27,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 17.5% lower than costs at Southeastern University ($8,922 vs. $10,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Southeastern University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern University students is 50% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($14,817 vs. $9,875)
Southeastern University vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Southeastern University .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 38 points higher than at Southeastern University (955)
- Incoming VSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Southeastern University (20)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Southeastern University (60.9%)
Southeastern University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern University or VSU? 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 VSU and Southeastern University.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Southeastern University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Southeastern University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $35,700)
- Southeastern University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Southeastern University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Southeastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/