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Virginia Tech JMU Annapolis Washington and Lee Citadel Military College of South Carolina Mason VCU William & Mary Old Dominion UVA CNU Kent State| Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | Virginia Military Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SEBTS | VMI | ||
| Location | Wake Forest, NC | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,764 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #150 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sebts.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
SEBTS | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,432 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,432 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,874 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,324 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,441 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 69% |
Admission |
SEBTS | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 48 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 68.8% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1260 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SEBTS | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SEBTS | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
SEBTS | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
SEBTS | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 35% | ||
Campus |
SEBTS | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (2,764 students vs. 1,512 students)
SEBTS vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SEBTS or VMI?
- Virginia Military Institute is 3.7% more expensive to attend than SEBTS for in-state tuition ($9,782.00 vs. $9,432.00)
- Out of state tuition is 319.7% higher at VMI than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($39,590.00 vs. $9,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary than VMI ($16,324 vs. $18,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are 81.7% lower than costs at Virginia Military Institute ($5,874 vs. $10,674)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Military Institute than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (69% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 196.7% larger than aid received Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($19,111 vs. $6,441)
SEBTS vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SEBTS or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or SEBTS .
- SEBTS has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than VMI (71.1%)
SEBTS vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SEBTS or VMI? 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 VMI and SEBTS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/