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Overview |
Southeastern University | HBU | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,044 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #915 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seuniversity.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern University | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,848 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,848 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,910 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,817 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Southeastern University | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,182 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 1,328 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9%Open | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2%Open | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1183 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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 | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern University | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $249 |
Diversity |
Southeastern University | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Southeastern University | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern University | HBU | ||
| 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 HBU based on total student enrollment (10,044 students vs. 4,257 students)
Southeastern University vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern University or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 18.7% more expensive to attend than Southeastern University for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $28,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at HBU than Southeastern University ($34,250.00 vs. $28,848.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than Southeastern University ($19,515 vs. $27,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 14.8% lower than costs at Southeastern University ($9,130 vs. $10,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Southeastern University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 81.6% larger than aid received Southeastern University ($26,908 vs. $14,817)
Southeastern University vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern University or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Southeastern University .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 105 points higher than at Southeastern University (955)
- Incoming HBU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southeastern University (20)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at HBU (3.46)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Southeastern University (60.9%)
Southeastern University vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern University or HBU? 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 HBU and Southeastern University.
- The graduation rate at HBU is higher than Southeastern University (45% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $15,900 more per year than Southeastern University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $35,700)
- Southeastern University students graduate with a $2,666 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,166)
- Southeastern University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($222 vs. $249)
- More Southeastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/