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Overview |
SEBTS | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Wake Forest, NC | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,764 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #262 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sebts.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
SEBTS | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,432 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,432 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,874 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,324 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,441 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 100% |
Admission |
SEBTS | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 48 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 68.8% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/23 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1260 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SEBTS | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SEBTS | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $268 |
Diversity |
SEBTS | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
SEBTS | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 34% | ||
Campus |
SEBTS | DeSales University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DeSales University is larger than than SEBTS based on total student enrollment (2,991 students vs. 2,764 students)
SEBTS vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SEBTS or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 335.8% more expensive to attend than SEBTS for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $9,432.00)
- Out of state tuition is 335.8% higher at DeSales University than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($41,100.00 vs. $9,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary than DeSales University ($16,324 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are 129.8% lower than costs at DeSales University ($5,874 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 332% larger than aid received Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($27,824 vs. $6,441)
SEBTS vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SEBTS or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or SEBTS .
- SEBTS has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
SEBTS vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SEBTS or DeSales University? 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 DeSales University and SEBTS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/