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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary CAU Lees-McRae College Fort Valley State University| New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NOBTS | JCSU | ||
| Location | New Orleans, Louisiana | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,266 | 1,102 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nobts.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NOBTS | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,500 | $18,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,500 | $18,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,220 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,904 | $19,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,121 | $14,883 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 98% |
Admission |
NOBTS | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,273 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 42.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 9, 2026 |
Academics |
NOBTS | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NOBTS | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $331 |
Diversity |
NOBTS | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
NOBTS | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 52% | ||
Campus |
NOBTS | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (2,266 students vs. 1,102 students)
NOBTS vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NOBTS or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 75.7% more expensive to attend than NOBTS for in-state tuition ($18,450.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.7% higher at JCSU than New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary ($18,450.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than NOBTS ($19,326 vs. $20,904)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary are 24.8% lower than costs at Johnson C Smith University ($7,220 vs. $9,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 376.9% larger than aid received New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary ($14,883 vs. $3,121)
Which college is harder to get into, NOBTS or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or NOBTS .
NOBTS vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NOBTS or JCSU? 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 JCSU and NOBTS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/