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Overview |
St. Thomas University | Southeastern University | ||
| Location | Miami Gardens, FL | Lakeland, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,370 | 10,044 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #915 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stu.edu | seuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Thomas University | Southeastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,600 | $28,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,600 | $28,848 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,460 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,654 | $27,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,668 | $14,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
St. Thomas University | Southeastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,520 | 2,182 | ||
| Admitted | 4,899 | 1,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 60.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 85.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1060 | 960/1183 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
St. Thomas University | Southeastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Thomas University | Southeastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,753 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $222 |
Diversity |
St. Thomas University | Southeastern University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
St. Thomas University | Southeastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 54% | ||
Campus |
St. Thomas University | Southeastern University | ||
| 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 University is larger than than St. Thomas University based on total student enrollment (10,044 students vs. 6,370 students)
St. Thomas University vs. Southeastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Thomas University or Southeastern University?
- St. Thomas University is 13% more expensive to attend than Southeastern University for in-state tuition ($32,600.00 vs. $28,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at St. Thomas University than Southeastern University ($32,600.00 vs. $28,848.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern University than St. Thomas University ($27,910 vs. $28,654)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern University are 18.9% lower than costs at St. Thomas University ($10,480 vs. $12,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Thomas University than Southeastern University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Thomas University students is 53% larger than aid received Southeastern University ($22,668 vs. $14,817)
St. Thomas University vs. Southeastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Thomas University or Southeastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern University or St. Thomas University .
- The average SAT score at Southeastern University (955) is 31 points higher than at St. Thomas University (924)
- Incoming St. Thomas University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Southeastern University (20)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at St. Thomas University (3.24)
- St. Thomas University has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than Southeastern University (60.9%)
St. Thomas University vs. Southeastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Thomas University or Southeastern University? 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 University and St. Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at Southeastern University is higher than St. Thomas University (42% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from St. Thomas University earn on average $20,700 more per year than Southeastern University graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $35,700)
- Southeastern University students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Thomas University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,753)
- Southeastern University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than St. Thomas University graduates. ($222 vs. $235)
- More Southeastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/