Shorter vs. SBTS

Comparable Facts

Compare Shorter University in Rome, GA with The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than Shorter based on total student enrollment (4,298 students vs. 1,318 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Shorter University is located in Rome, GA (Small City setting); The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is in Louisville, Kentucky (Large City setting).
• Shorter University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Shorter University 14:1; The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 16:1.

Shorter vs. SBTS Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Shorter or SBTS? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than SBTS ($16,821 vs. $21,081).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 14.7% lower than at Shorter University ($8,466 vs. $9,920).
• Shorter University is 123% more expensive for in-state tuition than SBTS (about $13,584 more per year; $24,630.00 vs. $11,046.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 123% higher at Shorter than at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (about $13,584 more per year; $24,630.00 vs. $11,046.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Shorter University than at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 33%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 1,069.4% larger than aid received by The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary students ($18,862 vs. $1,613).

Shorter vs. SBTS Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or SBTS? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between SBTS and Shorter.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Shorter University (1120) is the same as at SBTS (1120).
• Incoming SBTS students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (23 vs. 21 at Shorter).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Shorter University 1040/1200; The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 1010/1230.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Shorter University 18/25; The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 19/27.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Shorter - Test optional; SBTS - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: Shorter Aug 25, 2027; SBTS Jul 15, 2027.
• Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than SBTS (55.9%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 33.5% at Shorter vs. 55.9% at SBTS.

Shorter vs. SBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Shorter and SBTS? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Shorter University's six-year graduation rate is 47%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for SBTS.
• Graduates from Shorter University have median earnings of about $49,300 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for SBTS.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.