The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • Southeastern Louisiana University has more expensive tuition & fees ($20,851) than Sam Houston State ($19,020).
  • It is harder to admit to Sam Houston State than Southeastern Louisiana University.
  • Both Sam Houston State and Southeastern Louisiana University have the same submitted ACT scores (21).
  • Sam Houston State has more students with 21,480 students while Southeastern Louisiana University has 13,465 students.
  • Southeastern Louisiana University has a lower number of students per faculty with 18 to 1 while Sam Houston State's ratio is 20 to 1.
  • Sam Houston State has more full-time faculties with 804 faculties while Southeastern Louisiana University has 513 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Sam Houston State University and Southeastern Louisiana University.
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Sam Houston Statevs.Southeastern Louisiana University
Huntsville, TexasLocationHammond, Louisiana
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
In-State$9,228
Out-Of-State$19,020
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$8,373
Out-Of-State$20,851
77%% Receiving Financial Aid77%
$8,466Average Amount of Financial Aid$8,800
84.63 %Acceptance Rates98.98 %
24.58 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)48.94 %
1,050SAT Score-
21ACT Score21
56 %Graduation Rate43 %
23 %Transfer-out Rate32 %
74 %Retention Rate71 %
21,480Student Population13,465
804Number of Faculties513
20 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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