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LSU Nicholls State University MCA LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Memphis University of Southern Mississippi UL Lafayette UNO TSU AAMU| Southeastern Louisiana University | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southeastern | CBU | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,430 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,291 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,785 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Southeastern | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,887 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 4,837 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.9% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | |||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Southeastern | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | CBU | ||
| 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 CBU based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 1,934 students)
Southeastern vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 514.9% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.6% higher at CBU than Southeastern Louisiana University ($35,520.00 vs. $18,255.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than CBU ($12,291 vs. $18,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 8.4% lower than costs at Christian Brothers University ($9,430 vs. $10,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Southeastern Louisiana University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 150% larger than aid received Southeastern Louisiana University ($26,964 vs. $10,785)
Southeastern vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Southeastern .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 75 points higher than at Southeastern (1030)
- Incoming CBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southeastern (22)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Southeastern (3.39)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than CBU (87.5%)
Southeastern vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern or CBU? 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 CBU and Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than Southeastern Louisiana University (52% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Southeastern graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $41,100)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $5,728 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($21,272 vs. $27,000)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More CBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/