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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU TU Shepherd University| Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SEBTS | SU | ||
| Location | Wake Forest, NC | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,926 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sebts.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
SEBTS | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,816 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,816 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,469 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,395 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,701 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
SEBTS | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 124 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 95 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.6% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 81.1% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1230 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SEBTS | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SEBTS | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
SEBTS | SU | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
SEBTS | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 42% | ||
Campus |
SEBTS | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than SEBTS based on total student enrollment (4,343 students vs. 2,926 students)
SEBTS vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SEBTS or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 252.6% more expensive to attend than SEBTS for in-state tuition ($34,614.00 vs. $9,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 252.6% higher at SU than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($34,614.00 vs. $9,816.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary than SU ($11,395 vs. $26,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are 58% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($7,469 vs. $11,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 177% larger than aid received Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($24,100 vs. $8,701)
SEBTS vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SEBTS or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or SEBTS .
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than SEBTS (76.6%)
SEBTS vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SEBTS or SU? 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 SU and SEBTS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/