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Kentucky University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University Louisville BGSU BSU Kent State| Northern Kentucky University | The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | SBTS | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Louisville, Kentucky | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 4,266 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | sbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | SBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $11,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $11,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $17,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $3,812 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
NKU | SBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 368 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 321 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 58.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 993/1178 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NKU | SBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | SBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | N/A |
Diversity |
NKU | SBTS | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
NKU | SBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 78% | ||
Campus |
NKU | SBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than SBTS based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 4,266 students)
NKU vs. SBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or SBTS?
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is 11.7% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($11,400.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.5% higher at NKU than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($20,464.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than SBTS ($7,259 vs. $17,299)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 51% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($7,450 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 195.8% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($11,275 vs. $3,812)
NKU vs. SBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or SBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBTS or NKU .
- SBTS has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than NKU (86%)
NKU vs. SBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU 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 NKU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/