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Overview |
Southeastern University | Methodist | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,044 | 1,811 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #915 | #668 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seuniversity.edu | methodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern University | Methodist | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,848 | $37,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,848 | $37,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $12,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,910 | $28,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,817 | $25,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Southeastern University | Methodist | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,182 | 2,397 | ||
| Admitted | 1,328 | 1,814 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9%Open | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2%Open | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1183 | 1063/1200 | ||
| 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 | Methodist | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern University | Methodist | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southeastern University | Methodist | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
Southeastern University | Methodist | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern University | Methodist | ||
| 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 Methodist based on total student enrollment (10,044 students vs. 1,811 students)
Southeastern University vs. Methodist Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern University or Methodist?
- Methodist University is 29.8% more expensive to attend than Southeastern University for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $28,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.8% higher at Methodist than Southeastern University ($37,438.00 vs. $28,848.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern University than Methodist ($27,910 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern University are 22.4% lower than costs at Methodist University ($10,480 vs. $12,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Methodist University than Southeastern University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 71.2% larger than aid received Southeastern University ($25,361 vs. $14,817)
Southeastern University vs. Methodist Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern University or Methodist? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Methodist or Southeastern University .
- The average SAT score at Southeastern University (955) is the same at Methodist (955)
- Incoming Southeastern University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Southeastern University (3.48)
- Methodist has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Southeastern University (60.9%)
Southeastern University vs. Methodist Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern University or Methodist? 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 Methodist and Southeastern University.
- The graduation rate at Southeastern University is higher than Methodist University (42% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Methodist University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Southeastern University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $35,700)
- Southeastern University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southeastern University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Southeastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/