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Overview |
SEBTS | CNU | ||
| Location | Wake Forest, NC | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,764 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sebts.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SEBTS | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,432 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,432 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,874 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,324 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,441 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 66% |
Admission |
SEBTS | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 48 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 68.8% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/23 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1260 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SEBTS | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SEBTS | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
SEBTS | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
SEBTS | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 6% | ||
Campus |
SEBTS | CNU | ||
| 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than SEBTS based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 2,764 students)
SEBTS vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SEBTS or CNU?
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is 0.6% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($9,432.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.7% higher at CNU than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($22,613.00 vs. $9,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary than CNU ($16,324 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are 104.1% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($5,874 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christopher Newport University than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (66% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is 24.5% larger than aid received Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($8,022 vs. $6,441)
SEBTS vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SEBTS or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or SEBTS .
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than SEBTS (80%)
SEBTS vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SEBTS or CNU? 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 CNU and SEBTS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/