ECU vs. SEBTS

Comparable Facts

Compare East Carolina University in Greenville, NC with Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

East Carolina University is larger than SEBTS based on total student enrollment (26,940 students vs. 3,220 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• East Carolina University is located in Greenville, NC (Small City setting); Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is in Wake Forest, NC (Large Suburban setting).
• East Carolina University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: East Carolina University 17:1; Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 9:1.

ECU vs. SEBTS Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, ECU 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 East Carolina University than SEBTS ($13,755 vs. $16,031).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are 38.3% lower than at East Carolina University ($7,123 vs. $11,541).
• Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is 53.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than ECU (about $3,957 more per year; $11,318.00 vs. $7,361.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 108.9% higher at ECU than at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (about $12,320 more per year; $23,638.00 vs. $11,318.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary than at East Carolina University (71% vs. 55%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by East Carolina University students is 45.1% larger than aid received by Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary students ($9,776 vs. $6,736).

ECU vs. SEBTS Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, ECU 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 ECU.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at East Carolina University (1160) is 30 points higher than at SEBTS (1130).
• Incoming ECU students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (23 vs. 22 at SEBTS).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: East Carolina University 1070/1240; Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 1000/1250.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: East Carolina University 21/26; Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 21/24.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: ECU - Test optional; SEBTS - Test optional.
• ECU has a higher acceptance rate (89.2%) than SEBTS (74.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 17.1% at ECU vs. 78.7% at SEBTS.

ECU vs. SEBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for ECU 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.

• East Carolina University's six-year graduation rate is 59%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for SEBTS.
• Graduates from East Carolina University have median earnings of about $43,900 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.