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Overview |
UAM | Southeastern | ||
| Location | Monticello, AR | Hammond, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,719 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uamont.edu | selu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAM | Southeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,091 | $5,777 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,941 | $18,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,320 | $9,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,693 | $12,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $10,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
UAM | Southeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,887 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 99% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 48.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.71 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UAM | Southeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAM | Southeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $21,272 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $219 |
Diversity |
UAM | Southeastern | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UAM | Southeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UAM | Southeastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than UAM based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 2,719 students)
UAM vs. Southeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAM or Southeastern?
- Southeastern Louisiana University is 13.5% more expensive to attend than UAM for in-state tuition ($5,777.00 vs. $5,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.8% higher at Southeastern than University of Arkansas at Monticello ($18,255.00 vs. $10,941.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than UAM ($12,291 vs. $12,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Monticello are 28.8% lower than costs at Southeastern Louisiana University ($7,320 vs. $9,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Monticello than Southeastern Louisiana University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 16.1% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Monticello ($10,785 vs. $9,286)
Which college is harder to get into, UAM or Southeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern or UAM .
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at UAM (2.71)
UAM vs. Southeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAM or Southeastern? 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 Southeastern and UAM.
- The graduation rate at Southeastern is higher than University of Arkansas at Monticello (33% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University earn on average $7,300 more per year than UAM graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $33,800)
- University of Arkansas at Monticello students graduate with a $6,272 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeastern graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,272)
- UAM graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Southeastern graduates. ($155 vs. $219)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAM students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/