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UNCW ECU WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UNC Charlotte UNC Chapel Hill JMU Tennessee Elon UofSC Clemson| Appalachian State University | Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | SEBTS | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Wake Forest, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,253 | 2,926 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | sebts.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | SEBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $9,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,238 | $9,816 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,258 | $7,469 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,712 | $11,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,677 | $8,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 67% |
Admission |
ASU | SEBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,001 | 124 | ||
| Admitted | 21,275 | 95 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 81.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 920/1230 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ASU | SEBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | SEBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | N/A |
Diversity |
ASU | SEBTS | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ASU | SEBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 21% | ||
Campus |
ASU | SEBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than SEBTS based on total student enrollment (21,253 students vs. 2,926 students)
ASU vs. SEBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or SEBTS?
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is 131.4% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($9,816.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.4% higher at ASU than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($21,238.00 vs. $9,816.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary than ASU ($11,395 vs. $14,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are 64.1% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($7,469 vs. $12,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary than Appalachian State University (67% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary students is 13.3% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($8,701 vs. $7,677)
ASU vs. SEBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or SEBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SEBTS or ASU .
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than SEBTS (76.6%)
ASU vs. SEBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or SEBTS? 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 SEBTS and ASU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/