SBTS vs. Chatham

Comparable Facts

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

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than Chatham based on total student enrollment (4,298 students vs. 2,309 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is located in Louisville, Kentucky (Large City setting); Chatham University is in Pittsburgh, PA (Large City setting).
• The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Chatham University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 16:1; Chatham University 10:1.

SBTS vs. Chatham Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, SBTS or Chatham? 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 Chatham ($21,081 vs. $31,280).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 37.8% lower than at Chatham University ($8,466 vs. $13,600).
• Chatham University is 304% more expensive for in-state tuition than SBTS (about $33,580 more per year; $44,626.00 vs. $11,046.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 304% higher at Chatham than at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (about $33,580 more per year; $44,626.00 vs. $11,046.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Chatham University than at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 33%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 1,765.8% larger than aid received by The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary students ($30,095 vs. $1,613).

SBTS vs. Chatham Admissions comparison

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

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Chatham University (1180) is 60 points higher than at SBTS (1120).
• Incoming Chatham 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; Chatham University 1070/1295.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 19/27; Chatham University 21/30.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: SBTS - Required; Chatham - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: SBTS Jul 15, 2027.
• Chatham has a higher acceptance rate (62%) than SBTS (55.9%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 55.9% at SBTS vs. 12.7% at Chatham.

SBTS vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for SBTS and Chatham? 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.

• Chatham University's six-year graduation rate is 60%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for SBTS.
• Graduates from Chatham University have median earnings of about $36,700 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.