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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SEBTS | JMU | ||
| Location | Wake Forest, NC | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,764 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #260 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sebts.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SEBTS | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,432 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,432 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,874 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,324 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,441 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 33% |
Admission |
SEBTS | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 48 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 68.8% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/23 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1260 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
SEBTS | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SEBTS | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $216 |
Diversity |
SEBTS | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
SEBTS | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 26% | ||
Campus |
SEBTS | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than SEBTS based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 2,764 students)
SEBTS vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SEBTS or JMU?
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is 22.7% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($9,432.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.3% higher at JMU than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($24,744.00 vs. $9,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary than JMU ($16,324 vs. $18,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are 105% lower than costs at James Madison University ($5,874 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary than James Madison University (63% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by James Madison University students is 56.5% larger than aid received Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($10,081 vs. $6,441)
SEBTS vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SEBTS or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or SEBTS .
- SEBTS has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than JMU (78.3%)
SEBTS vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SEBTS or JMU? 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 JMU and SEBTS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/