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LSU Nicholls State University LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech University of Southern Mississippi UL Lafayette UNO TSU AAMU| Southeastern Louisiana University | Belhaven University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southeastern | Belhaven University | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 3,627 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | #760 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | belhaven.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | Belhaven University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $27,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $27,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,430 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,291 | $19,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,785 | $17,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 56% |
Admission |
Southeastern | Belhaven University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,887 | 2,589 | ||
| Admitted | 4,837 | 1,103 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.9% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southeastern | Belhaven University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | Belhaven University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $28,402 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $293 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | Belhaven University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 48% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Southeastern | Belhaven University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | Belhaven University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Belhaven University based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 3,627 students)
Southeastern vs. Belhaven University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or Belhaven University?
- Belhaven University is 384.3% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($27,980.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.3% higher at Belhaven University than Southeastern Louisiana University ($27,980.00 vs. $18,255.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than Belhaven University ($12,291 vs. $19,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 3.6% lower than costs at Southeastern Louisiana University ($9,100 vs. $9,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than Belhaven University (97% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belhaven University students is 58.2% larger than aid received Southeastern Louisiana University ($17,067 vs. $10,785)
Southeastern vs. Belhaven University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern or Belhaven University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belhaven University or Southeastern .
- Accepted freshman Belhaven University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Southeastern (3.39)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than Belhaven University (42.6%)
Southeastern vs. Belhaven University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern or Belhaven 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 Belhaven University and Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at Belhaven University is higher than Southeastern Louisiana University (48% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University earn on average $200 more per year than Belhaven University graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $40,900)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $7,130 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($21,272 vs. $28,402)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($219 vs. $293)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven University 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/