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Overview |
Southeastern | South Carolina State University | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 2,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | #1011 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | scsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | South Carolina State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $9,528 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $20,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,430 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,291 | $17,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,785 | $15,873 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Southeastern | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,887 | 6,833 | ||
| Admitted | 4,837 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Southeastern | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | South Carolina State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $33,205 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $343 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 96% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southeastern | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | South Carolina State University | ||
| 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 South Carolina State University based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 2,649 students)
Southeastern vs. South Carolina State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or South Carolina State University?
- South Carolina State University is 64.9% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($9,528.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at South Carolina State University than Southeastern Louisiana University ($20,218.00 vs. $18,255.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than South Carolina State University ($12,291 vs. $17,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Carolina State University are 4.8% lower than costs at Southeastern Louisiana University ($9,000 vs. $9,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than South Carolina State University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Carolina State University students is 47.2% larger than aid received Southeastern Louisiana University ($15,873 vs. $10,785)
Southeastern vs. South Carolina State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern or South Carolina State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Carolina State University or Southeastern .
- The average SAT score at Southeastern Louisiana University (1030) is 270 points higher than at South Carolina State University (760)
- Incoming Southeastern students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at South Carolina State University (16)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at South Carolina State University (3.17)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than South Carolina State University (83.9%)
Southeastern vs. South Carolina State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern or South Carolina 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 South Carolina State University and Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at South Carolina State University is higher than Southeastern Louisiana University (35% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University earn on average $10,100 more per year than South Carolina State University graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $31,000)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $11,933 lower median federal student loan debt than South Carolina State University graduates. ($21,272 vs. $33,205)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than South Carolina State University graduates. ($219 vs. $343)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Carolina State University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/