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Overview |
SBTS | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Louisville, Kentucky | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,266 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbts.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
SBTS | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,400 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,400 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,450 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,299 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,812 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 91% |
Admission |
SBTS | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 368 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 321 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 993/1178 | 880/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SBTS | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SBTS | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $222 |
Diversity |
SBTS | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
SBTS | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 7% | ||
Campus |
SBTS | Cleveland State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than SBTS based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 4,266 students)
SBTS vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SBTS or Cleveland State?
- Cleveland State University is 6.5% more expensive to attend than SBTS for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.3% higher at Cleveland State than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($17,359.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than SBTS ($15,719 vs. $17,299)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 90.6% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($7,450 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (91% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 147.5% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($9,436 vs. $3,812)
SBTS vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SBTS or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or SBTS .
- SBTS has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
SBTS vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SBTS or Cleveland State? 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 Cleveland State and SBTS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/