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Overview |
NOBTS | SHSU | ||
| Location | New Orleans, Louisiana | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,855 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #778 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nobts.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NOBTS | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,840 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,840 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,740 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,898 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,782 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 42% | 73% |
Admission |
NOBTS | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | - | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 9, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NOBTS | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NOBTS | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $222 |
Diversity |
NOBTS | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
NOBTS | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 1% | ||
Campus |
NOBTS | SHSU | ||
| 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
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than NOBTS based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 1,855 students)
NOBTS vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NOBTS or SHSU?
- New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is 68% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($9,840.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59% higher at SHSU than New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary ($15,648.00 vs. $9,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sam Houston State University than NOBTS ($13,632 vs. $13,898)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary are 61.8% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($6,740 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sam Houston State University than New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (73% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sam Houston State University students is 177.6% larger than aid received New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary ($10,499 vs. $3,782)
Which college is harder to get into, NOBTS or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or NOBTS .
NOBTS vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NOBTS or SHSU? 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 SHSU and NOBTS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/