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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | EWU | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Cheney, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,341 | 10,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #836 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | ewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | EWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $7,294 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $24,833 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $14,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,937 | $13,786 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,112 | $8,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 89% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | EWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,221 | 6,415 | ||
| Admitted | 6,095 | 5,887 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 798/1000 | 880/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Sep 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | EWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | EWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $20,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $215 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | EWU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | EWU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | EWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Washington University is larger than than Southern University and A & M College based on total student enrollment (10,741 students vs. 7,341 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. EWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or EWU?
- Eastern Washington University is 46.5% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($7,294.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 398.8% higher at EWU than Southern University and A & M College ($24,833.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Washington University than Southern University and A & M College ($13,786 vs. $18,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 58.9% lower than costs at Eastern Washington University ($9,366 vs. $14,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Washington University than Southern University and A & M College (89% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Washington University students is 23.1% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($8,756 vs. $7,112)
Southern University and A & M College vs. EWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or EWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EWU or Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Washington University (970) is 59 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming EWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman EWU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- EWU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Southern University and A & M College (49.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. EWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College or EWU? 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 EWU and Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at EWU is higher than Southern University and A & M College (46% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Eastern Washington University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $38,000)
- Eastern Washington University students graduate with a $9,932 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($20,818 vs. $30,750)
- EWU graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($215 vs. $317)
- More EWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/