Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD Austin Peay State University| The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
SBTS | CSU | ||
| Location | Louisville, Kentucky | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,266 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbts.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
SBTS | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,400 | $29,490 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,400 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,450 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,299 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,812 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 99% |
Admission |
SBTS | CSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 368 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 321 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 993/1178 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SBTS | CSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
SBTS | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
SBTS | CSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 77% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
SBTS | CSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 19% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 23% | ||
Campus |
SBTS | CSU | ||
| 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 CSU based on total student enrollment (4,266 students vs. 3,418 students)
SBTS vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SBTS or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 158.7% more expensive to attend than SBTS for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.7% higher at CSU than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($29,490.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary than CSU ($17,299 vs. $17,536)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 51% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($7,450 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (99% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 593% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($26,417 vs. $3,812)
SBTS vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SBTS or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or SBTS .
- SBTS has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than CSU (86.8%)
SBTS vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SBTS or CSU? 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 CSU and SBTS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/