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Overview |
Southeastern | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,861 | 6,564 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #959 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $8,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $8,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,240 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,007 | $19,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,447 | $8,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
Southeastern | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,485 | 14,141 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 12,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.4% | 7.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | |||
| 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, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeastern | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $299 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southeastern | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | Jackson State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than Jackson State University based on total student enrollment (13,861 students vs. 6,564 students)
Southeastern vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or Jackson State University?
- Jackson State University is 52.6% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($8,815.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.1% higher at Southeastern than Jackson State University ($18,255.00 vs. $8,815.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than Jackson State University ($12,007 vs. $19,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 15.1% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($10,240 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than Jackson State University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 28.5% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($10,447 vs. $8,133)
Southeastern vs. Jackson State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern or Jackson State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jackson State University or Southeastern .
- The average SAT score at Southeastern Louisiana University (1030) is 120 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming Southeastern students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Jackson State University (91%)
Southeastern vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern or Jackson State 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 Jackson State University and Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is higher than Southeastern Louisiana University (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $32,800)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $7,728 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($21,272 vs. $29,000)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($219 vs. $299)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/