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Delgado Community College vs Southeastern Louisiana University: which has better ROI?

Public, New Orleans LA · vs · Public, Hammond LA

The verdict

Neither clears its cost on institution-wide earnings, but Southeastern Louisiana University comes closer — median earnings $46,482 against a $52,616 total, vs $33,305 at Delgado Community College. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

Head to head
MeasureDelgado Community CollegeSoutheastern Louisiana University
Net price / yr$9,747$13,154
Total net cost$38,988$52,616
Median earnings, 10 yrs$33,305$46,482
Median debt$20,198$22,113
Payback
20-year net return$-340,088$-90,176

College Scorecard (2026), institution-level · payback and returns are our math. Figures blend all majors.