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Overview |
SBTS | BAC | ||
| Location | Louisville, Kentucky | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,243 | 1,650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbts.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
SBTS | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,336 | $19,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,336 | $19,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,142 | $12,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,873 | $23,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $1,588 | $9,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 99% |
Admission |
SBTS | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 289 | 2,972 | ||
| Admitted | 280 | 2,686 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.5% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1028/1203 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
SBTS | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SBTS | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
SBTS | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 28% |
Students |
SBTS | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 57% | ||
Campus |
SBTS | BAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (4,243 students vs. 1,650 students)
SBTS vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SBTS or BAC?
- Belmont Abbey College is 58.1% more expensive to attend than SBTS for in-state tuition ($19,500.00 vs. $12,336.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.1% higher at BAC than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($19,500.00 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 BAC ($19,873 vs. $23,463)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 48.1% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($8,142 vs. $12,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (99% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont Abbey College students is 472.9% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($9,098 vs. $1,588)
SBTS vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SBTS or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or SBTS .
- SBTS has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than BAC (90.4%)
SBTS vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SBTS or BAC? 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 BAC and SBTS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/