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Overview |
Southeastern University | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,044 | 3,721 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #915 | #298 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seuniversity.edu | citadel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern University | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,848 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,848 | $30,857 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $8,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,910 | $21,846 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,817 | $11,428 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 76% |
Admission |
Southeastern University | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,182 | 2,253 | ||
| Admitted | 1,328 | 2,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9%Open | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2%Open | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1183 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southeastern University | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern University | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $246 |
Diversity |
Southeastern University | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Southeastern University | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern University | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeastern University is larger than than Citadel Military College of South Carolina based on total student enrollment (10,044 students vs. 3,721 students)
Southeastern University vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern University or Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
- Southeastern University is 245.2% more expensive to attend than Citadel Military College of South Carolina for in-state tuition ($28,848.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than Southeastern University ($30,857.00 vs. $28,848.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than Southeastern University ($21,846 vs. $27,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 23.6% lower than costs at Southeastern University ($8,480 vs. $10,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern University than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (96% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern University students is 29.7% larger than aid received Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($14,817 vs. $11,428)
Southeastern University vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern University or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Citadel Military College of South Carolina or Southeastern University .
- The average SAT score at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073) is 118 points higher than at Southeastern University (955)
- Incoming Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southeastern University (20)
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Southeastern University (3.48)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Southeastern University (60.9%)
Southeastern University vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern University or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina and Southeastern University.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than Southeastern University (70% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $22,500 more per year than Southeastern University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $35,700)
- Southeastern University students graduate with a $2,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,812)
- Southeastern University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($222 vs. $246)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/