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Southern Illinois University EIU Wright State Northern Illinois Illinois ISU University of Missouri-St Louis University of Illinois at Springfield Southeast Missouri State University Western Illinois University Arkansas State University University at Albany- SUNY| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SIUE | SBTS | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Louisville, Kentucky | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,045 | 4,243 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #554 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | sbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | SBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,576 | $12,336 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,576 | $12,336 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,562 | $8,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,182 | $19,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $1,588 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 40% |
Admission |
SIUE | SBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,937 | 289 | ||
| Admitted | 8,688 | 280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 62.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 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 | May 1, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
SIUE | SBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | SBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | N/A |
Diversity |
SIUE | SBTS | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
SIUE | SBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 78% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | SBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than SBTS based on total student enrollment (12,045 students vs. 4,243 students)
SIUE vs. SBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or SBTS?
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is 28.8% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($12,336.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at SBTS than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($12,336.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than SBTS ($15,182 vs. $19,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 29.7% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($8,142 vs. $10,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (90% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is 525.6% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($9,934 vs. $1,588)
SIUE vs. SBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or SBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBTS or SIUE .
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than SBTS (96.9%)
SIUE vs. SBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE 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 SIUE.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/