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Overview |
Southeastern | SHSU | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | #778 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,430 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,291 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,785 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 73% |
Admission |
Southeastern | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,887 | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | 4,837 | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.9% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southeastern | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $222 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Southeastern | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | SHSU | ||
| 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
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than Southeastern based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 13,465 students)
Southeastern vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or SHSU?
- Sam Houston State University is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($5,856.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at Southeastern than Sam Houston State University ($18,255.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than SHSU ($12,291 vs. $13,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 15.7% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($9,430 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than Sam Houston State University (97% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 2.7% larger than aid received Sam Houston State University ($10,785 vs. $10,499)
Southeastern vs. SHSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or Southeastern .
- The average SAT score at Southeastern Louisiana University (1030) is 33 points higher than at SHSU (997)
- Incoming Southeastern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SHSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at SHSU (3.25)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than SHSU (84.6%)
Southeastern vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern or SHSU? 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 SHSU and Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than Southeastern Louisiana University (50% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Southeastern graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $41,100)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $228 lower median federal student loan debt than SHSU graduates. ($21,272 vs. $21,500)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than SHSU graduates. ($219 vs. $222)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/