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LSU Nicholls State University LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech University of Southern Mississippi GCSC UL Lafayette UNO TSU AAMU| Chipola College | Southeastern Louisiana University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chipola | Southeastern | ||
| Location | Marianna, FL | Hammond, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chipola.edu | selu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chipola | Southeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $5,777 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,195 | $18,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,560 | $9,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,316 | $12,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,333 | $10,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Chipola | 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 | 2.5 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Chipola | Southeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chipola | Southeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,272 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $219 |
Diversity |
Chipola | Southeastern | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Chipola | Southeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Chipola | Southeastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than Chipola based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 1,826 students)
Chipola vs. Southeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chipola or Southeastern?
- Southeastern Louisiana University is 144.3% more expensive to attend than Chipola for in-state tuition ($5,777.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.8% higher at Southeastern than Chipola College ($18,255.00 vs. $8,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chipola College than Southeastern ($3,316 vs. $12,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chipola College are 106.8% lower than costs at Southeastern Louisiana University ($4,560 vs. $9,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chipola College than Southeastern Louisiana University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 70.3% larger than aid received Chipola College ($10,785 vs. $6,333)
Which college is harder to get into, Chipola or Southeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern or Chipola .
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Chipola (2.5)
Chipola vs. Southeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chipola 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 Chipola.
- Graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Chipola graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $33,000)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chipola students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/