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Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech UNC Charlotte UofSC Penn State ASU ECU Ohio State Purdue Georgia Maryland| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NC State | SEBTS | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Wake Forest, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 37,323 | 2,926 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | sebts.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | SEBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $9,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,407 | $9,816 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,719 | $7,469 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,860 | $11,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,811 | $8,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 67% |
Admission |
NC State | SEBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,049 | 124 | ||
| Admitted | 15,958 | 95 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 81.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
NC State | SEBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | SEBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | N/A |
Diversity |
NC State | SEBTS | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NC State | SEBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 21% | ||
Campus |
NC State | 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
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than SEBTS based on total student enrollment (37,323 students vs. 2,926 students)
NC State vs. SEBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or SEBTS?
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is 50.2% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($9,816.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 199.6% higher at NC State than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($29,407.00 vs. $9,816.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary than NC State ($11,395 vs. $14,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are 83.7% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($7,469 vs. $13,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (67% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina State University at Raleigh students is 35.7% larger than aid received Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($11,811 vs. $8,701)
NC State vs. SEBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or SEBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SEBTS or NC State .
- SEBTS has a higher acceptance rate (76.6%) than NC State (39.8%)
NC State vs. SEBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State 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 NC State.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/