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Overview |
Southeastern University | Valencia College | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Orlando, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,044 | 43,370 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #915 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seuniversity.edu | valenciacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern University | Valencia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,848 | $1,984 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,848 | $7,933 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,910 | $10,482 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,817 | $6,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 65% |
Admission |
Southeastern University | Valencia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,182 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,328 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9%Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2%Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1183 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeastern University | Valencia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern University | Valencia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $8,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $85 |
Diversity |
Southeastern University | Valencia College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Southeastern University | Valencia College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern University | Valencia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valencia College is larger than than Southeastern University based on total student enrollment (43,370 students vs. 10,044 students)
Southeastern University vs. Valencia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern University or Valencia College?
- Southeastern University is 1,354% more expensive to attend than Valencia College for in-state tuition ($28,848.00 vs. $1,984.00)
- Out of state tuition is 263.6% higher at Southeastern University than Valencia College ($28,848.00 vs. $7,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valencia College than Southeastern University ($10,482 vs. $27,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valencia College are 11.9% lower than costs at Southeastern University ($9,366 vs. $10,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern University than Valencia College (96% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern University students is 127% larger than aid received Valencia College ($14,817 vs. $6,528)
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern University or Valencia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valencia College or Southeastern University .
Southeastern University vs. Valencia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern University or Valencia College? 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 Valencia College and Southeastern University.
- Graduates from Southeastern University earn on average $800 more per year than Valencia College graduates after ten years. ($35,700 vs. $34,900)
- Valencia College students graduate with a $13,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeastern University graduates. ($8,250 vs. $21,500)
- Valencia College graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than Southeastern University graduates. ($85 vs. $222)
- More Southeastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valencia College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/