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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | SEBTS | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Wake Forest, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 2,926 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | sebts.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | SEBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $9,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $9,816 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $7,469 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $11,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $8,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 67% |
Admission |
TU | SEBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 124 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 95 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 81.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 920/1230 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
TU | SEBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | SEBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | N/A |
Diversity |
TU | SEBTS | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
TU | SEBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 21% | ||
Campus |
TU | SEBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than SEBTS based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 2,926 students)
TU vs. SEBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or SEBTS?
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is 33% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($9,816.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.6% higher at TU than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($24,402.00 vs. $9,816.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary than TU ($11,395 vs. $15,064)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are 109.5% lower than costs at Towson University ($7,469 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary than Towson University (67% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 32.9% larger than aid received Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($11,565 vs. $8,701)
TU vs. SEBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or SEBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SEBTS or TU .
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than SEBTS (76.6%)
TU vs. SEBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or SEBTS? 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 SEBTS and TU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/