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Overview |
Southeastern University | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,044 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #915 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seuniversity.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern University | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,848 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,848 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,910 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,817 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Southeastern University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,182 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 1,328 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9%Open | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2%Open | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1183 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southeastern University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern University | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $211 |
Diversity |
Southeastern University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 22% |
Students |
Southeastern University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern University | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southeastern University is larger than than University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (10,044 students vs. 3,059 students)
Southeastern University vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern University or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 8.8% more expensive to attend than Southeastern University for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $28,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at University of Charleston than Southeastern University ($31,400.00 vs. $28,848.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than Southeastern University ($21,308 vs. $27,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 2.7% lower than costs at Southeastern University ($10,200 vs. $10,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Southeastern University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 51.3% larger than aid received Southeastern University ($22,422 vs. $14,817)
Southeastern University vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern University or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Southeastern University .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 39 points higher than at Southeastern University (955)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southeastern University (20)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- University of Charleston has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Southeastern University (60.9%)
Southeastern University vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern University or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Southeastern University.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Southeastern University (51% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $9,500 more per year than Southeastern University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $35,700)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeastern University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Southeastern University graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More University of Charleston 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/