MC vs. SEBTS

Comparable Facts

Compare Mississippi College in Clinton, MS with Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Mississippi College is larger than SEBTS based on total student enrollment (4,164 students vs. 3,220 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Mississippi College is located in Clinton, MS (Large Suburban setting); Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is in Wake Forest, NC (Large Suburban setting).
• Mississippi College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Mississippi College 14:1; Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 9:1.

MC vs. SEBTS Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, MC 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 Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary than MC ($16,031 vs. $28,559).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are 55.8% lower than at Mississippi College ($7,123 vs. $16,120).
• Mississippi College is 107.6% more expensive for in-state tuition than SEBTS (about $12,182 more per year; $23,500.00 vs. $11,318.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 107.6% higher at MC than at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (about $12,182 more per year; $23,500.00 vs. $11,318.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Mississippi College than at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 71%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi College students is 88.2% larger than aid received by Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary students ($12,676 vs. $6,736).

MC vs. SEBTS Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, MC or SEBTS? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between SEBTS and MC.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at Mississippi College (1200) is 70 points higher than at SEBTS (1130).
• Incoming MC students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (25 vs. 22 at SEBTS).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Mississippi College 1140/1260; Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 1000/1250.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Mississippi College 21/29; Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 21/24.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: MC - Required; SEBTS - Test optional.
• SEBTS has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than MC (29.1%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 91% at MC vs. 78.7% at SEBTS.

MC vs. SEBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for MC and SEBTS? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

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.