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Overview |
KSU | SBTS | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Louisville, Kentucky | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,243 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | sbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | SBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $12,336 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $12,336 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $8,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $19,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $1,588 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 40% |
Admission |
KSU | SBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 289 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 62.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1028/1203 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
KSU | SBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | SBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | N/A |
Diversity |
KSU | SBTS | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 65% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
KSU | SBTS | ||
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| % In-State | - | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 78% | ||
Campus |
KSU | SBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (4,243 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. SBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or SBTS?
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is 202.5% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($12,336.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at KSU than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($13,796.00 vs. $12,336.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than SBTS ($15,451 vs. $19,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 40.8% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($8,142 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kennesaw State University than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (81% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kennesaw State University students is 225% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($5,161 vs. $1,588)
KSU vs. SBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or SBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBTS or KSU .
- SBTS has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. SBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or SBTS? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between SBTS and KSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/