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Tennessee State University Central State University ISU NCAT Howard Alabama State BSU Louisville UWM Lane College WKU BGSU| Kentucky State University | The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | SBTS | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Louisville, Kentucky | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 4,266 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | sbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | SBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $11,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $11,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $17,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $3,812 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 50% |
Admission |
KY State | SBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 368 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 321 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 58.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | 993/1178 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
KY State | SBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | SBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | N/A |
Diversity |
KY State | SBTS | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
KY State | SBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 78% | ||
Campus |
KY State | 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
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than than KY State based on total student enrollment (4,266 students vs. 1,726 students)
KY State vs. SBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or SBTS?
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is 45.1% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($11,400.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at KY State than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($11,732.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than SBTS ($11,473 vs. $17,299)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 8.4% lower than costs at Kentucky State University ($7,450 vs. $8,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (99% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky State University students is 116.6% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($8,257 vs. $3,812)
KY State vs. SBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or SBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBTS or KY State .
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than SBTS (87.2%)
KY State vs. SBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State 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 KY State.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/