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Overview |
Southeastern University | SBTS | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Louisville, Kentucky | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,044 | 4,266 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #915 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seuniversity.edu | sbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern University | SBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,848 | $11,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,848 | $11,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,910 | $17,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,817 | $3,812 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 50% |
Admission |
Southeastern University | SBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,182 | 368 | ||
| Admitted | 1,328 | 321 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9%Open | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2%Open | 58.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1183 | 993/1178 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeastern University | SBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern University | SBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | N/A |
Diversity |
Southeastern University | SBTS | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Southeastern University | SBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern University | SBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeastern University is larger than than SBTS based on total student enrollment (10,044 students vs. 4,266 students)
Southeastern University vs. SBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern University or SBTS?
- Southeastern University is 153.1% more expensive to attend than SBTS for in-state tuition ($28,848.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.1% higher at Southeastern University than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($28,848.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary than Southeastern University ($17,299 vs. $27,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 40.7% lower than costs at Southeastern University ($7,450 vs. $10,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern University than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (96% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern University students is 288.7% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($14,817 vs. $3,812)
Southeastern University vs. SBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern University or SBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBTS or Southeastern University .
- SBTS has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Southeastern University (60.9%)
Southeastern University vs. SBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern University or SBTS? 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 SBTS and Southeastern University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/