Southern Illinois University vs. SBTS

Comparable Facts

Compare Southern Illinois University Carbondale in Carbondale, IL with The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than SBTS based on total student enrollment (11,790 students vs. 4,298 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Southern Illinois University Carbondale is located in Carbondale, IL (Rural Fringe setting); The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is in Louisville, Kentucky (Large City setting).
• Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Southern Illinois University Carbondale 11:1; The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 16:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 31.4% lower than at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($8,466 vs. $12,341).
• Out-of-state tuition is 20.7% higher at Southern Illinois University than at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (about $2,288 more per year; $13,334 vs. $11,046).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (95% vs. 33%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 743.8% larger than aid received by The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary students ($13,610 vs. $1,613).

Admissions details

• Typical ACT composite is 2 points higher at SBTS than at Southern Illinois University (23 vs. 21, midpoint estimate).
• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at Southern Illinois University, required at SBTS.
• Typical fall application deadline: SBTS Jul 15, 2027.
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 18.6% at Southern Illinois University vs. 55.9% at SBTS.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.