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LSU Nicholls State University LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech University of Southern Mississippi UL Lafayette UNO TSU UAPB AAMU| Philander Smith College | Southeastern Louisiana University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | Southeastern | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Hammond, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | selu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Southeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $5,777 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $18,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $9,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $12,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $10,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 97% |
Admission |
PSC | Southeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,887 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | |||
| Enrolled % | 48.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
PSC | Southeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Southeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $21,272 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $219 |
Diversity |
PSC | Southeastern | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
PSC | Southeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 2% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Southeastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. Southeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Southeastern?
- Philander Smith College is 104.3% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($11,804.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.7% higher at Southeastern than Philander Smith College ($18,255.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than PSC ($12,291 vs. $15,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 14.3% lower than costs at Southeastern Louisiana University ($8,250 vs. $9,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than Philander Smith College (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 4.5% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($10,785 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Southeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern or PSC .
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. Southeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC 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 PSC.
- The graduation rate at Southeastern is higher than Philander Smith College (33% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University earn on average $14,300 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $26,800)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $9,728 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($21,272 vs. $31,000)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($219 vs. $320)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/