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Overview |
Kentucky | SBTS | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Louisville, Kentucky | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 4,266 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | sbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | SBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $11,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $11,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $17,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $3,812 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 50% |
Admission |
Kentucky | SBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 368 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 321 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 58.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 993/1178 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Kentucky | SBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | SBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | N/A |
Diversity |
Kentucky | SBTS | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Kentucky | SBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | SBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than SBTS based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 4,266 students)
Kentucky vs. SBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or SBTS?
- University of Kentucky is 0.8% more expensive to attend than SBTS for in-state tuition ($11,496.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 171.2% higher at Kentucky than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($30,913.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary than Kentucky ($17,299 vs. $18,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 97% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($7,450 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (94% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 270.3% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($14,114 vs. $3,812)
Kentucky vs. SBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or SBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBTS or Kentucky .
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than SBTS (87.2%)
Kentucky vs. SBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/