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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard University of Richmond| Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SEBTS | VCU | ||
| Location | Wake Forest, NC | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,764 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #442 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sebts.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SEBTS | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,432 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,432 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,874 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,324 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,441 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 83% |
Admission |
SEBTS | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 48 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 68.8% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/23 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1260 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
SEBTS | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SEBTS | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $240 |
Diversity |
SEBTS | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
SEBTS | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 6% | ||
Campus |
SEBTS | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than SEBTS based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 2,764 students)
SEBTS vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SEBTS or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 32.1% more expensive to attend than SEBTS for in-state tuition ($12,458.00 vs. $9,432.00)
- Out of state tuition is 257.6% higher at VCU than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($33,726.00 vs. $9,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary than VCU ($16,324 vs. $21,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are 109% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($5,874 vs. $12,279)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (83% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 95.4% larger than aid received Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($12,583 vs. $6,441)
SEBTS vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SEBTS or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or SEBTS .
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than SEBTS (80%)
SEBTS vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SEBTS or VCU? 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 VCU and SEBTS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/