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Overview |
Southeastern Bible College | WKU | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 143 | 16,759 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sebc.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern Bible College | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,150 | $11,436 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,150 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,975 | $12,043 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,171 | $12,054 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,389 | $10,906 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
Southeastern Bible College | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18 | 7,720 | ||
| Admitted | 18 | 7,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 97% | ||
| Enrolled % | 83.3% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southeastern Bible College | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern Bible College | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,740 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $250 |
Diversity |
Southeastern Bible College | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southeastern Bible College | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 29% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern Bible College | WKU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Southeastern Bible College based on total student enrollment (16,759 students vs. 143 students)
Southeastern Bible College vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern Bible College or WKU?
- Southeastern Bible College is 6.2% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($12,150.00 vs. $11,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.2% higher at WKU than Southeastern Bible College ($27,000.00 vs. $12,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Southeastern Bible College ($12,054 vs. $13,171)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Bible College are 142.1% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($4,975 vs. $12,043)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Southeastern Bible College (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 148.5% larger than aid received Southeastern Bible College ($10,906 vs. $4,389)
Southeastern Bible College vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern Bible College or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or Southeastern Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 2 points higher than at Southeastern Bible College (1045)
- Incoming WKU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southeastern Bible College (22)
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Southeastern Bible College (3.17)
- Southeastern Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than WKU (97%)
Southeastern Bible College vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern Bible College or WKU? 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 WKU and Southeastern Bible College.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Southeastern Bible College (50% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Western Kentucky University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Southeastern Bible College graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $35,600)
- Southeastern Bible College students graduate with a $1,510 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($22,740 vs. $24,250)
- Southeastern Bible College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($235 vs. $250)
- More WKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern Bible College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/