SBTS vs. AU

Comparable Facts

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

Anderson University is larger than SBTS based on total student enrollment (4,710 students vs. 4,298 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is located in Louisville, Kentucky (Large City setting); Anderson University is in Anderson, SC (Small City setting).
• The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Anderson University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 16:1; Anderson University 13:1.

SBTS vs. AU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, SBTS or AU? 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 The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary than AU ($21,081 vs. $24,434).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 33.4% lower than at Anderson University ($8,466 vs. $12,720).
• Anderson University is 216.6% more expensive for in-state tuition than SBTS (about $23,924 more per year; $34,970.00 vs. $11,046.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 216.6% higher at AU than at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (about $23,924 more per year; $34,970.00 vs. $11,046.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Anderson University than at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (98% vs. 33%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 1,510% larger than aid received by The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary students ($25,969 vs. $1,613).

SBTS vs. AU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, SBTS or AU? 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 AU and SBTS.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Anderson University (1190) is 70 points higher than at SBTS (1120).
• Incoming AU students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (25 vs. 23 at SBTS).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 1010/1230; Anderson University 1100/1280.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 19/27; Anderson University 22/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: SBTS - Required; AU - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: SBTS Jul 15, 2027.
• SBTS has a higher acceptance rate (55.9%) than AU (54.7%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 55.9% at SBTS vs. 32.5% at AU.

SBTS vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for SBTS and AU? 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.

• Anderson University's six-year graduation rate is 48%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for SBTS.
• Graduates from Anderson University have median earnings of about $37,500 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.