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UT Lynn University FGCU FAU Nova Southeastern University UCF Flagler Eckerd College ISU Wesleyan College Hawaii Pacific University| Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach | The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Palm Beach Atlantic | SBTS | ||
| Location | West Palm Beach, FL | Louisville, Kentucky | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,875 | 4,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pba.edu | sbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Palm Beach Atlantic | SBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,990 | $12,336 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,990 | $12,336 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $8,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,103 | $19,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,541 | $1,588 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 40% |
Admission |
Palm Beach Atlantic | SBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,657 | 289 | ||
| Admitted | 6,763 | 280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 62.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | 1028/1203 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Palm Beach Atlantic | SBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Palm Beach Atlantic | SBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,704 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | N/A |
Diversity |
Palm Beach Atlantic | SBTS | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Palm Beach Atlantic | SBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Palm Beach Atlantic | SBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than than Palm Beach Atlantic based on total student enrollment (4,243 students vs. 3,875 students)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. SBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Palm Beach Atlantic or SBTS?
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is 199.9% more expensive to attend than SBTS for in-state tuition ($36,990.00 vs. $12,336.00)
- Out of state tuition is 199.9% higher at Palm Beach Atlantic than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($36,990.00 vs. $12,336.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary than Palm Beach Atlantic ($19,873 vs. $31,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 54.9% lower than costs at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($8,142 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach students is 1,445.4% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($24,541 vs. $1,588)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. SBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Palm Beach Atlantic or SBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBTS or Palm Beach Atlantic .
- SBTS has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Palm Beach Atlantic (88.3%)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. SBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Palm Beach Atlantic 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 Palm Beach Atlantic.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/