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UNCG ASU WCU UNC Charlotte Coastal Carolina UNCW NC State WVU UNC Chapel Hill Old Dominion Campbell University Elon| East Carolina University | Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECU | SEBTS | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Wake Forest, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,151 | 2,764 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #673 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | sebts.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | SEBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $9,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $9,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,816 | $5,874 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,410 | $16,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,020 | $6,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 63% |
Admission |
ECU | SEBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,383 | 60 | ||
| Admitted | 19,744 | 48 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 68.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 980/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ECU | SEBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | SEBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | N/A |
Diversity |
ECU | SEBTS | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 70% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ECU | SEBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 21% | ||
Campus |
ECU | SEBTS | ||
| 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
- East Carolina University is larger than than SEBTS based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 2,764 students)
ECU vs. SEBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or SEBTS?
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is 111.9% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($9,432.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.8% higher at ECU than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($20,729.00 vs. $9,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than SEBTS ($14,410 vs. $16,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are 84.1% lower than costs at East Carolina University ($5,874 vs. $10,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary than East Carolina University (63% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Carolina University students is 40% larger than aid received Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($9,020 vs. $6,441)
ECU vs. SEBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or SEBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SEBTS or ECU .
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than SEBTS (80%)
ECU vs. SEBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU 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 ECU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/