Bradley vs. SBTS

Comparable Facts

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

Bradley University is larger than SBTS based on total student enrollment (4,777 students vs. 4,298 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

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

Bradley vs. SBTS Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Bradley or SBTS? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary than Bradley ($21,081 vs. $23,787).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 37.3% lower than at Bradley University ($8,466 vs. $13,500).
• Bradley University is 281.7% more expensive for in-state tuition than SBTS (about $31,114 more per year; $42,160.00 vs. $11,046.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 281.7% higher at Bradley than at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (about $31,114 more per year; $42,160.00 vs. $11,046.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Bradley University than at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 33%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 1,810% larger than aid received by The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary students ($30,808 vs. $1,613).

Bradley vs. SBTS Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or SBTS? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between SBTS and Bradley.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Bradley University (1200) is 80 points higher than at SBTS (1120).
• Incoming Bradley students have a 5 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (28 vs. 23 at SBTS).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Bradley University 1090/1300; The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 1010/1230.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Bradley University 25/31; The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 19/27.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Bradley - Test-free; SBTS - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: SBTS Jul 15, 2027.
• Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than SBTS (55.9%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 11.2% at Bradley vs. 55.9% at SBTS.

Bradley vs. SBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Bradley and SBTS? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Bradley University's six-year graduation rate is 75%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for SBTS.
• Graduates from Bradley University have median earnings of about $56,800 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for SBTS.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.