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Temple Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Millersville University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Penn State TU Drexel WVU Ship Pitt Penn State Brandywine Penn State Abington| Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SEBTS | WCU | ||
| Location | Wake Forest, NC | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,764 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #496 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sebts.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
SEBTS | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,432 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,432 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,874 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,324 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,441 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 64% |
Admission |
SEBTS | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 48 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 68.8% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/23 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1260 | 1080/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SEBTS | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SEBTS | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $242 |
Diversity |
SEBTS | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
SEBTS | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 12% | ||
Campus |
SEBTS | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than SEBTS based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 2,764 students)
SEBTS vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SEBTS or WCU?
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is 22.2% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($9,432.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.5% higher at WCU than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($19,290.00 vs. $9,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary than WCU ($16,324 vs. $22,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are 142.2% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($5,874 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (64% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary students is 18.3% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($6,441 vs. $5,443)
SEBTS vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SEBTS or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or SEBTS .
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than SEBTS (80%)
SEBTS vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SEBTS or WCU? 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 WCU and SEBTS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/