SEBTS vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Comparable Facts

Compare Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC with Citadel Military College of South Carolina in Charleston, SC on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Citadel Military College of South Carolina is larger than SEBTS based on total student enrollment (3,793 students vs. 3,220 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is located in Wake Forest, NC (Large Suburban setting); Citadel Military College of South Carolina is in Charleston, SC (Midsize City setting).
• Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Citadel Military College of South Carolina is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 9:1; Citadel Military College of South Carolina 11:1.

SEBTS vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, SEBTS or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($16,031 vs. $22,124).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are 26.6% lower than at Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($7,123 vs. $9,705).
• Citadel Military College of South Carolina is 11.1% more expensive for in-state tuition than SEBTS (about $1,252 more per year; $12,570.00 vs. $11,318.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 240.2% higher at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (about $27,190 more per year; $38,508.00 vs. $11,318.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (86% vs. 71%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Citadel Military College of South Carolina students is 144.6% larger than aid received by Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary students ($16,473 vs. $6,736).

SEBTS vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, SEBTS or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina and SEBTS.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1190) is 60 points higher than at SEBTS (1130).
• Incoming Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (24 vs. 22 at SEBTS).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 1000/1250; Citadel Military College of South Carolina 1085/1285.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 21/24; Citadel Military College of South Carolina 22/27.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: SEBTS - Test optional; Citadel Military College of South Carolina - Test optional.
• SEBTS has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (22.7%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 78.7% at SEBTS vs. 90.9% at Citadel Military College of South Carolina.

SEBTS vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for SEBTS and Citadel Military College of South Carolina? 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.

• Citadel Military College of South Carolina's six-year graduation rate is 70%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for SEBTS.
• Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina have median earnings of about $58,200 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.