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Overview |
Southeastern University | SWU | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,044 | 1,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #915 | #826 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seuniversity.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern University | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,848 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,848 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,910 | $17,639 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,817 | $19,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Southeastern University | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,182 | 846 | ||
| Admitted | 1,328 | 433 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9%Open | 51.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2%Open | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1183 | 1013/1160 | ||
| 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 | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern University | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southeastern University | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Southeastern University | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern University | SWU | ||
| 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 SWU based on total student enrollment (10,044 students vs. 1,175 students)
Southeastern University vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern University or SWU?
- Southeastern University is 8.8% more expensive to attend than SWU for in-state tuition ($28,848.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Southeastern University than Southern Wesleyan University ($28,848.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than Southeastern University ($17,639 vs. $27,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 8.6% lower than costs at Southeastern University ($9,650 vs. $10,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Southeastern University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 32.5% larger than aid received Southeastern University ($19,636 vs. $14,817)
Southeastern University vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern University or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or Southeastern University .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Southeastern University (3.48)
- Southeastern University has a higher acceptance rate (60.9%) than SWU (51.2%)
Southeastern University vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern University or SWU? 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 SWU and Southeastern University.
- The graduation rate at Southeastern University is the same as at Southern Wesleyan University (42% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Southeastern University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $35,700)
- Southeastern University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southeastern University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Southeastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/