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WKU NKU Kentucky Morehead State University Louisville Cumberland College ETSU Murray State University Campbellsville University University of Pikeville BGSU Midway University| Eastern Kentucky University | The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | SBTS | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Louisville, Kentucky | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 4,266 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | sbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | SBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $11,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $11,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $17,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $3,812 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 50% |
Admission |
Eastern | SBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 368 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 321 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 58.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 993/1178 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | SBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | SBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | N/A |
Diversity |
Eastern | SBTS | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern | SBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than SBTS based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 4,266 students)
Eastern vs. SBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or SBTS?
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is 19.4% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($11,400.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.8% higher at Eastern than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($19,922.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than SBTS ($10,806 vs. $17,299)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 39.1% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($7,450 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (98% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 177.6% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($10,583 vs. $3,812)
Eastern vs. SBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or SBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBTS or Eastern .
- SBTS has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. SBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/