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CofC Southwestern College PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson DBU AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University| Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MBTS | CSU | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,772 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mbts.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
MBTS | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,580 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,580 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,658 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,318 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,774 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 35% | 99% |
Admission |
MBTS | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 105 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 99 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.6% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MBTS | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MBTS | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,004 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $279 |
Diversity |
MBTS | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 81% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
MBTS | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 23% | ||
Campus |
MBTS | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (3,772 students vs. 3,418 students)
MBTS vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBTS or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 243.7% more expensive to attend than MBTS for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 243.7% higher at CSU than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($29,490.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than MBTS ($17,536 vs. $23,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 21.4% lower than costs at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($11,250 vs. $13,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (99% vs. 35%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 357.5% larger than aid received Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($26,417 vs. $5,774)
MBTS vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MBTS or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or MBTS .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 47 points higher than at MBTS (983)
- Incoming CSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MBTS (21)
- MBTS has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than CSU (86.8%)
MBTS vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBTS or CSU? 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 CSU and MBTS.
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary students graduate with a $9,996 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($17,004 vs. $27,000)
- MBTS graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More MBTS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/