SEBTS vs. PC

Comparable Facts

Compare Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC with Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than PC based on total student enrollment (3,220 students vs. 1,095 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is located in Wake Forest, NC (Large Suburban setting); Presbyterian College is in Clinton, SC (Distant Town setting).
• Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Presbyterian College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 9:1; Presbyterian College 11:1.

SEBTS vs. PC Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, SEBTS or PC? 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 PC ($16,031 vs. $20,840).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are 47.5% lower than at Presbyterian College ($7,123 vs. $13,579).
• Presbyterian College is 296.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than SEBTS (about $33,592 more per year; $44,910.00 vs. $11,318.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 296.8% higher at PC than at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (about $33,592 more per year; $44,910.00 vs. $11,318.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Presbyterian College than at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 71%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 484.1% larger than aid received by Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary students ($39,345 vs. $6,736).

SEBTS vs. PC Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, SEBTS or PC? 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 PC and SEBTS.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (1130) is 40 points higher than at PC (1090).
• Incoming PC 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: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 1000/1250; Presbyterian College 980/1200.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 21/24; Presbyterian College 21/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: SEBTS - Test optional; PC - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: PC Sep 21, 2026.
• SEBTS has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than PC (68.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 78.7% at SEBTS vs. 11.6% at PC.

SEBTS vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for SEBTS and PC? 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.

• Presbyterian College's six-year graduation rate is 68%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for SEBTS.
• Graduates from Presbyterian College have median earnings of about $47,700 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.