SEBTS vs. W&J

Comparable Facts

Compare Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC with Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, PA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than W&J based on total student enrollment (3,220 students vs. 1,309 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

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

SEBTS vs. W&J Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, SEBTS or W&J? 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 W&J ($16,031 vs. $22,702).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are 51.6% lower than at Washington & Jefferson College ($7,123 vs. $14,710).
• Washington & Jefferson College is 159.7% more expensive for in-state tuition than SEBTS (about $18,074 more per year; $29,392.00 vs. $11,318.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 159.7% higher at W&J than at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (about $18,074 more per year; $29,392.00 vs. $11,318.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 71%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 199.2% larger than aid received by Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary students ($20,152 vs. $6,736).

SEBTS vs. W&J Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, SEBTS or W&J? 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 W&J and SEBTS.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (1130) is the same as at W&J (1130).
• Incoming W&J 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; Washington & Jefferson College 1010/1250.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 21/24; Washington & Jefferson College 19/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: SEBTS - Test optional; W&J - Test-free.
• W&J has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than SEBTS (74.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 78.7% at SEBTS vs. 12.6% at W&J.

SEBTS vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for SEBTS and W&J? 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.

• Washington & Jefferson College's six-year graduation rate is 74%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for SEBTS.
• Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College have median earnings of about $56,900 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.