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WKU NKU Kentucky Morehead State University Louisville Cumberland College ETSU Murray State University Campbellsville University University of Pikeville BGSU Midway University| Eastern Kentucky University | Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | SEBTS | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Wake Forest, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 2,926 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | sebts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | SEBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $9,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $9,816 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $7,469 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $11,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $8,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 67% |
Admission |
Eastern | SEBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 124 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 95 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 81.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Eastern | SEBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | SEBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | N/A |
Diversity |
Eastern | SEBTS | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern | SEBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | SEBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than SEBTS based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 2,926 students)
Eastern vs. SEBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or SEBTS?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 0.1% more expensive to attend than SEBTS for in-state tuition ($9,830.00 vs. $9,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109% higher at Eastern than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($20,520.00 vs. $9,816.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than SEBTS ($10,852 vs. $11,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are 57.1% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($7,469 vs. $11,735)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (98% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 31.7% larger than aid received Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($11,460 vs. $8,701)
Eastern vs. SEBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or SEBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SEBTS or Eastern .
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than SEBTS (76.6%)
Eastern vs. SEBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/