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Overview |
Southeastern | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,430 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,291 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,785 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 68% |
Admission |
Southeastern | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,887 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 4,837 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.9% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | |||
| 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 | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $277 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southeastern | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 2,577 students)
Southeastern vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or Penn State Altoona?
- Penn State Altoona is 166.4% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.6% higher at Penn State Altoona than Southeastern Louisiana University ($25,854.00 vs. $18,255.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than Penn State Altoona ($12,291 vs. $20,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 37.7% lower than costs at Penn State Altoona ($9,430 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than Penn State Altoona (97% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 12.6% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($10,785 vs. $9,574)
Southeastern vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or Southeastern .
- The average SAT score at Southeastern Louisiana University (1030) is 37 points higher than at Penn State Altoona (993)
- Incoming Southeastern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Altoona (22)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Altoona students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Southeastern (3.39)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than Penn State Altoona (95.8%)
Southeastern vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern or Penn State Altoona? 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 Penn State Altoona and Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than Southeastern Louisiana University (65% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $14,200 more per year than Southeastern graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,100)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $5,546 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($21,272 vs. $26,818)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($219 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Altoona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/