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Overview |
Elon | SEBTS | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Wake Forest, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,207 | 2,926 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | sebts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | SEBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,029 | $9,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,029 | $9,816 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,478 | $7,469 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,849 | $11,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,523 | $8,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 67% |
Admission |
Elon | SEBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,791 | 124 | ||
| Admitted | 12,649 | 95 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 81.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1143/1305 | 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 | Jan 10, 2026 |
Academics |
Elon | SEBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | SEBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | N/A |
Diversity |
Elon | SEBTS | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Elon | SEBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Elon | 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
- Elon University is larger than than SEBTS based on total student enrollment (7,207 students vs. 2,926 students)
Elon vs. SEBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or SEBTS?
- Elon University is 348.5% more expensive to attend than SEBTS for in-state tuition ($44,029.00 vs. $9,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 348.5% higher at Elon than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($44,029.00 vs. $9,816.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary than Elon ($11,395 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are 93.8% lower than costs at Elon University ($7,469 vs. $14,478)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elon University than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (69% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 101.4% larger than aid received Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($17,523 vs. $8,701)
Elon vs. SEBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or SEBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SEBTS or Elon .
- SEBTS has a higher acceptance rate (76.6%) than Elon (67.3%)
Elon vs. SEBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon 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 Elon.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/