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Overview |
Southeastern University | HSU | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,044 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #915 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seuniversity.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern University | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,848 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,848 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,910 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,817 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Southeastern University | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,182 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 1,328 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9%Open | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2%Open | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1183 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern University | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
Southeastern University | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Southeastern University | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern University | HSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeastern University is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (10,044 students vs. 1,765 students)
Southeastern University vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern University or HSU?
- Hardin Simmons University is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Southeastern University for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $28,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at HSU than Southeastern University ($30,694.00 vs. $28,848.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hardin Simmons University than Southeastern University ($22,636 vs. $27,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 5% lower than costs at Southeastern University ($9,980 vs. $10,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Southeastern University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 53.2% larger than aid received Southeastern University ($22,695 vs. $14,817)
Southeastern University vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern University or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Southeastern University .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 75 points higher than at Southeastern University (955)
- Incoming HSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southeastern University (20)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at HSU (3.43)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Southeastern University (60.9%)
Southeastern University vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern University or HSU? 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 HSU and Southeastern University.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than Southeastern University (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Southeastern University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $35,700)
- Southeastern University students graduate with a $4,489 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,989)
- Southeastern University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/