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Overview |
Southeastern University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,044 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #915 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seuniversity.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,848 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,848 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,910 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,817 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Southeastern University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,182 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 1,328 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9%Open | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2%Open | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1183 | 1023/1230 | ||
| 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 | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southeastern University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Southeastern University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Lindenwood University based on total student enrollment (10,044 students vs. 7,000 students)
Southeastern University vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern University or Lindenwood University?
- Southeastern University is 51% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($28,848.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51% higher at Southeastern University than Lindenwood University ($28,848.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Southeastern University ($18,016 vs. $27,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 2.7% lower than costs at Southeastern University ($10,200 vs. $10,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Southeastern University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 6.9% larger than aid received Southeastern University ($15,840 vs. $14,817)
Southeastern University vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern University or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Southeastern University .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 88 points higher than at Southeastern University (955)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southeastern University (20)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Lindenwood University has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Southeastern University (60.9%)
Southeastern University vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern University or Lindenwood 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 Lindenwood University and Southeastern University.
- The graduation rate at Lindenwood University is higher than Southeastern University (45% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Southeastern University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $35,700)
- Southeastern University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southeastern University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/