SEBTS vs. Carson-Newman University

Comparable Facts

Compare Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC with Carson Newman University in Jefferson City, TN on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than Carson-Newman University based on total student enrollment (3,220 students vs. 2,669 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is located in Wake Forest, NC (Large Suburban setting); Carson Newman University is in Jefferson City, TN (Small Suburban setting).
• Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Carson Newman University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 9:1; Carson Newman University 12:1.

SEBTS vs. Carson-Newman University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, SEBTS or Carson-Newman University? 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 Carson-Newman University ($16,031 vs. $20,895).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are 39.6% lower than at Carson Newman University ($7,123 vs. $11,800).
• Carson Newman University is 206.6% more expensive for in-state tuition than SEBTS (about $23,382 more per year; $34,700.00 vs. $11,318.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 206.6% higher at Carson-Newman University than at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (about $23,382 more per year; $34,700.00 vs. $11,318.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Carson Newman University than at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 71%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman University students is 317% larger than aid received by Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary students ($28,090 vs. $6,736).

SEBTS vs. Carson-Newman University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, SEBTS or Carson-Newman University? 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 Carson-Newman University and SEBTS.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (1130) is 40 points higher than at Carson-Newman University (1090).
• Incoming SEBTS students have the same typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate; 22) as students at Carson-Newman University (22).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 1000/1250; Carson Newman University 955/1215.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 21/24; Carson Newman University 19/25.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: SEBTS - Test optional; Carson-Newman University - Test optional.
• Carson-Newman University has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than SEBTS (74.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 78.7% at SEBTS vs. 16.8% at Carson-Newman University.

SEBTS vs. Carson-Newman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for SEBTS and Carson-Newman University? 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.

• Carson Newman University's six-year graduation rate is 45%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for SEBTS.
• Graduates from Carson Newman University have median earnings of about $41,700 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.