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Overview |
SBTS | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Louisville, Kentucky | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,266 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbts.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SBTS | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,400 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,400 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,450 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,299 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,812 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 0% |
Admission |
SBTS | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 368 | - | ||
| Admitted | 321 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 58.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 993/1178 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
SBTS | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SBTS | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
SBTS | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
SBTS | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 13% | ||
Campus |
SBTS | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than SBTS based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 4,266 students)
SBTS vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SBTS or PennWest California?
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is 47.7% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($11,400.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at PennWest California than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($11,574.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 39.8% lower than costs at PennWest California ($7,450 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary than PennWest California (50% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($3,812 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SBTS or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or SBTS .
SBTS vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SBTS or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and SBTS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/