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LSU Nicholls State University LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech University of Southern Mississippi UL Lafayette UNO TSU Louisiana College AAMU| Southeastern Louisiana University | Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southeastern | TC | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 642 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,430 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,291 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,785 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 61% |
Admission |
Southeastern | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,887 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,837 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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, 2024 |
Academics |
Southeastern | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $320 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | TC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southeastern | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | TC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 642 students)
Southeastern vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or TC?
- Texas College is 42.1% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($8,208.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.4% higher at Southeastern than Texas College ($18,255.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than Southeastern ($11,174 vs. $12,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 12.3% lower than costs at Southeastern Louisiana University ($8,400 vs. $9,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than Texas College (97% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 5.1% larger than aid received Texas College ($10,785 vs. $10,263)
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or Southeastern .
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at TC (2.9)
Southeastern vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern or TC? 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 TC and Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at Southeastern is higher than Texas College (33% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University earn on average $13,300 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $27,800)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $9,728 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($21,272 vs. $31,000)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($219 vs. $320)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/