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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary Longwood University| Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SEBTS | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Wake Forest, NC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,926 | 22,541 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sebts.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SEBTS | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,816 | $7,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,816 | $27,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,469 | $14,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,395 | $16,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,701 | $10,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 94% |
Admission |
SEBTS | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 124 | 15,216 | ||
| Admitted | 95 | 13,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.6% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 81.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1230 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SEBTS | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SEBTS | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $242 |
Diversity |
SEBTS | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
SEBTS | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 6% | ||
Campus |
SEBTS | Old Dominion | ||
| 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
- Old Dominion University is larger than than SEBTS based on total student enrollment (22,541 students vs. 2,926 students)
SEBTS vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SEBTS or Old Dominion?
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is 29.3% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($9,816.00 vs. $7,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179.8% higher at Old Dominion than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($27,465.00 vs. $9,816.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary than Old Dominion ($11,395 vs. $16,150)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are 95.4% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($7,469 vs. $14,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (94% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Old Dominion University students is 15% larger than aid received Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($10,006 vs. $8,701)
SEBTS vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SEBTS or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or SEBTS .
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than SEBTS (76.6%)
SEBTS vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SEBTS or Old Dominion? 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 Old Dominion and SEBTS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/