UT vs. SEBTS

Comparable Facts

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

The University of Tampa is larger than SEBTS based on total student enrollment (11,433 students vs. 3,220 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• The University of Tampa is located in Tampa, FL (Large City setting); Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is in Wake Forest, NC (Large Suburban setting).
• The University of Tampa is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: The University of Tampa 17:1; Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 9:1.

UT vs. SEBTS Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UT 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 UT ($16,031 vs. $35,679).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are 51.3% lower than at The University of Tampa ($7,123 vs. $14,612).
• The University of Tampa is 204% more expensive for in-state tuition than SEBTS (about $23,090 more per year; $34,408.00 vs. $11,318.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 204% higher at UT than at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (about $23,090 more per year; $34,408.00 vs. $11,318.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at The University of Tampa than at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (90% vs. 71%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tampa students is 136.7% larger than aid received by Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary students ($15,945 vs. $6,736).

UT vs. SEBTS Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UT or SEBTS? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between SEBTS and UT.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at The University of Tampa (1160) is 30 points higher than at SEBTS (1130).
• Incoming UT students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (25 vs. 22 at SEBTS).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: The University of Tampa 1070/1240; Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 1000/1250.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: The University of Tampa 23/28; Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 21/24.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UT - Test optional; SEBTS - Test optional.
• SEBTS has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than UT (40.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 16.6% at UT vs. 78.7% at SEBTS.

UT vs. SEBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UT and SEBTS? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

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.