ASU vs. SEBTS

Comparable Facts

Compare Appalachian State University in Boone, NC with Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Appalachian State University is larger than SEBTS based on total student enrollment (21,570 students vs. 3,220 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Appalachian State University is located in Boone, NC (Distant Town setting); Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is in Wake Forest, NC (Large Suburban setting).
• Appalachian State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Appalachian State University 16:1; Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 9:1.

ASU vs. SEBTS Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, ASU or SEBTS? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than SEBTS ($14,978 vs. $16,031).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are 44.6% lower than at Appalachian State University ($7,123 vs. $12,868).
• Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is 49.3% more expensive for in-state tuition than ASU (about $3,739 more per year; $11,318.00 vs. $7,579.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 122.8% higher at ASU than at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (about $13,894 more per year; $25,212.00 vs. $11,318.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary than at Appalachian State University (71% vs. 46%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Appalachian State University students is 19% larger than aid received by Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary students ($8,014 vs. $6,736).

ASU vs. SEBTS Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, ASU or SEBTS? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between SEBTS and ASU.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Appalachian State University (1200) is 70 points higher than at SEBTS (1130).
• Incoming ASU students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (24 vs. 22 at SEBTS).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Appalachian State University 1120/1280; Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 1000/1250.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Appalachian State University 21/27; Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 21/24.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: ASU - Test optional; SEBTS - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: ASU Feb 1, 2027.
• ASU has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than SEBTS (74.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 18.2% at ASU vs. 78.7% at SEBTS.

ASU vs. SEBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for ASU and SEBTS? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Appalachian State University's six-year graduation rate is 65%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for SEBTS.
• Graduates from Appalachian State University have median earnings of about $41,600 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for SEBTS.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.