Howard vs. SEBTS

Comparable Facts

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

Howard University is larger than SEBTS based on total student enrollment (14,890 students vs. 3,220 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Howard University is located in Washington, DC (Large City setting); Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is in Wake Forest, NC (Large Suburban setting).
• Howard University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Howard University 13:1; Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 9:1.

Howard vs. SEBTS Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Howard 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 Howard ($16,031 vs. $33,368).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are 58.9% lower than at Howard University ($7,123 vs. $17,322).
• Howard University is 216.4% more expensive for in-state tuition than SEBTS (about $24,492 more per year; $35,810.00 vs. $11,318.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 216.4% higher at Howard than at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (about $24,492 more per year; $35,810.00 vs. $11,318.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Howard University than at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (99% vs. 71%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 215.6% larger than aid received by Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary students ($21,262 vs. $6,736).

Howard vs. SEBTS Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Howard 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 Howard.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Howard University (1210) is 80 points higher than at SEBTS (1130).
• Incoming Howard students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (25 vs. 22 at SEBTS).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Howard University 1090/1320; Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 1000/1250.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Howard University 22/28; Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 21/24.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Howard - Test optional; SEBTS - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Howard Feb 15, 2027.
• SEBTS has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Howard (41.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 19.4% at Howard vs. 78.7% at SEBTS.

Howard vs. SEBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Howard 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.

• Howard University's six-year graduation rate is 63%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for SEBTS.
• Graduates from Howard University have median earnings of about $51,800 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.