SEBTS vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Comparable Facts

Compare Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC with Millersville University of Pennsylvania in Millersville, PA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Millersville University of Pennsylvania is larger than SEBTS based on total student enrollment (6,975 students vs. 3,220 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is located in Wake Forest, NC (Large Suburban setting); Millersville University of Pennsylvania is in Millersville, PA (Large Suburban setting).
• Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 9:1; Millersville University of Pennsylvania 19:1.

SEBTS vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, SEBTS or Millersville University of Pennsylvania? 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 Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($16,031 vs. $20,551).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are 44.5% lower than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($7,123 vs. $12,830).
• Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is 1.7% more expensive for in-state tuition than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (about $190 more per year; $11,318.00 vs. $11,128.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 102.8% higher at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (about $11,634 more per year; $22,952.00 vs. $11,318.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (81% vs. 71%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary students is 9.7% larger than aid received by Millersville University of Pennsylvania students ($6,736 vs. $6,143).

SEBTS vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, SEBTS or Millersville University of Pennsylvania? 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 Millersville University of Pennsylvania and SEBTS.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (1130) is 10 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1120).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 1000/1250; Millersville University of Pennsylvania 1020/1210.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 21/24.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: SEBTS - Test optional; Millersville University of Pennsylvania - Test optional.
• Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than SEBTS (74.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 78.7% at SEBTS vs. 18.2% at Millersville University of Pennsylvania.

SEBTS vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for SEBTS and Millersville University of Pennsylvania? 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.

• Millersville University of Pennsylvania's six-year graduation rate is 65%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for SEBTS.
• Graduates from Millersville University of Pennsylvania have median earnings of about $44,800 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.