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Overview |
Southeastern | Worcester State University | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 5,311 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | #475 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | worcester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | Worcester State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,430 | $13,245 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,291 | $14,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,785 | $5,881 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Southeastern | Worcester State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,887 | 4,718 | ||
| Admitted | 4,837 | 4,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | |||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southeastern | Worcester State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | Worcester State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $206 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | Worcester State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Southeastern | Worcester State University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | Worcester 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 Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 5,311 students)
Southeastern vs. Worcester State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or Worcester State University?
- Southeastern Louisiana University is 495.6% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($5,777.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.9% higher at Southeastern than Worcester State University ($18,255.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than Worcester State University ($12,291 vs. $14,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 40.5% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($9,430 vs. $13,245)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than Southeastern Louisiana University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 83.4% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($10,785 vs. $5,881)
Southeastern vs. Worcester State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern or Worcester State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Worcester State University or Southeastern .
- The average SAT score at Southeastern Louisiana University (1030) is 10 points higher than at Worcester State University (1020)
- Incoming Worcester State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southeastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than Worcester State University (87.7%)
Southeastern vs. Worcester State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern or Worcester 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 Worcester State University and Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at Worcester State University is higher than Southeastern Louisiana University (47% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Southeastern graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $41,100)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $1,272 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeastern graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,272)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Southeastern graduates. ($206 vs. $219)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/