SFC vs. SEBTS

Comparable Facts

Compare St. Francis College in Brooklyn, NY with Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

St. Francis College is larger than SEBTS based on total student enrollment (4,567 students vs. 3,220 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• St. Francis College is located in Brooklyn, NY (Large City setting); Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is in Wake Forest, NC (Large Suburban setting).
• St. Francis College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: St. Francis College 15:1; Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 9:1.

SFC vs. SEBTS Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, SFC or SEBTS? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary than SFC ($16,031 vs. $17,698).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are 60.4% lower than at St. Francis College ($7,123 vs. $18,000).
• St. Francis College is 154.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than SEBTS (about $17,457 more per year; $28,775.00 vs. $11,318.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 154.2% higher at SFC than at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (about $17,457 more per year; $28,775.00 vs. $11,318.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at St. Francis College than at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (97% vs. 71%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by St. Francis College students is 197% larger than aid received by Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary students ($20,003 vs. $6,736).

SFC vs. SEBTS Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, SFC or SEBTS? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between SEBTS and SFC.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (1130) is 10 points higher than at SFC (1120).
• Incoming SFC students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (24 vs. 22 at SEBTS).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: St. Francis College 990/1240; Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 1000/1250.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: St. Francis College 22/26; Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 21/24.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: SFC - Not reported; SEBTS - Test optional.

SFC vs. SEBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for SFC and SEBTS? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• St. Francis College's six-year graduation rate is 50%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for SEBTS.
• Graduates from St. Francis College have median earnings of about $50,000 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for SEBTS.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.