Baptist Bible College vs Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS)

Baptist Bible College and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences for students seeking a faith-based education. Baptist Bible College, with an acceptance rate of 100%, welcomes a diverse student body, with 49% male and 51% female students. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, on the other hand, has a more selective admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 86%. Its student body is predominantly male, with 63% male and 37% female students. While Baptist Bible College excels in undergraduate programs, with popular majors like Biblical Studies and Christian Ministries, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary offers a wider range of graduate degrees, including Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry programs. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover more key differences and make an informed decision about which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations.

	Baptist Bible College	Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Overview
Location	Springfield, Missouri	Wake Forest, North Carolina
Campus setting	City: Midsize	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	52.0%	86.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Baptist	Baptist

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	89.9%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $40 Graduate: $40
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants		89
Total number of admissions given out		80
Admitted students who chose to enroll		53
Yield rate		66.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required	N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$25,890	$30,002
Average net price	$18,127	$16,036
Tuition	$13,990	$9,432
Room & board	$7,500	Room/dormitory: $3,046 Meal plan: $3,790
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $7,432	51.0% Average amount $8,015
Students receiving federal student loan	76.0% Average amount $7,070	0.0% Average amount $0
Students taking out private loans	7.0% Average amount $7,010	8.0% Average amount $9,444

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	236 Men 57.2% Women 42.8%	775 Men 60.6% Women 39.4%
Graduate students	44 Men 81.8% Women 18.2%	2,273 Men 75.3% Women 24.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	N/A	0.4%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	365	872
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Theology Business Education	Theology Philosophy and Religious Studies Multidisciplinary Studies Health Professions Business
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	9:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	30.7%	50.5%
Dropout rate	55.7%	39.4%
Transferred out	12.5%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Religion/Religious Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,598 Year 3: $24,930	Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,793 Year 2: $56,157 Year 3: $64,644 Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $32,463 Year 2: $36,312 Year 3: N/A Religion/Religious Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $44,572 Year 3: N/A Theological and Ministerial Studies (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $80,112 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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Baptist Bible College vs Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS)

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