- Southeastern University (SEU) is a private school while Florida State University (FSU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- SEU has more expensive tuition of $31,732 than FSU ($18,786).
- FSU has tighter acceptance rate of 49.19% than SEU (53.50%).
- FSU is larger with 44,161 students than SEU (10,044 students).
Southeastern University View More Rivals | Florida State University View More Rivals | |
| #27 in Florida | Rankings | #99 in National Universities #3 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Lakeland, FL | Location | Tallahassee, FL |
SEU| Known as | FSU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $31,732 | Undergraduate | $5,656 Florida residents $18,786 out-of-state |
| $12,350 | Graduate | $11,553 Florida residents $26,707 out-of-state |
| $12,913 | Financial Aid | $9,725 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 53.50% | Acceptance Rate | 49.19% |
| 56.65% | Yield | 37.53% |
| Test Scores | 1,290 SAT, 29 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,044 | Total Students | 44,161 |
| 8,840 | Undergraduate | 32,936 |
| 1,204 | Graduate | 11,225 |
| 2,073 | Online Enrollment | 5,458 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 42% | Graduation Rate | 84% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | 5% |
| 67% | Retention Rate | 94% |
| $37,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $53,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,791) $5,420 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,709) $7,160 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,310 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,148 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 27 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 122 Full-time 331 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,631 Full-time 414 Part-time |
| 505 Full-time 359 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 6,744 Full-time 529 Part-time |
| $65,850 for Faculties $48,320 Part-time | Average Salary | $103,515 for Faculties $57,740 Part-time |