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UT Dallas Baylor UNT St. Edward's University- St. Edward's TCU Abilene Christian University OBU UT Arlington Texas A&M Texas Tech ORU MBTS| The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | Dallas Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SBTS | DBU | ||
| Location | Louisville, Kentucky | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,243 | 4,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #533 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbts.edu | dbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SBTS | DBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,336 | $36,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,336 | $36,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,142 | $10,215 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,873 | $30,275 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $1,588 | $19,054 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 91% |
Admission |
SBTS | DBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 289 | 8,018 | ||
| Admitted | 280 | 7,303 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.5% | 7.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1028/1203 | 960/1217 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
SBTS | DBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SBTS | DBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $224 |
Diversity |
SBTS | DBU | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
SBTS | DBU | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 12% | ||
Campus |
SBTS | DBU | ||
| 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 DBU based on total student enrollment (4,243 students vs. 4,201 students)
SBTS vs. DBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SBTS or DBU?
- Dallas Baptist University is 196% more expensive to attend than SBTS for in-state tuition ($36,510.00 vs. $12,336.00)
- Out of state tuition is 196% higher at DBU than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($36,510.00 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 DBU ($19,873 vs. $30,275)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 25.5% lower than costs at Dallas Baptist University ($8,142 vs. $10,215)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dallas Baptist University than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (91% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dallas Baptist University students is 1,099.9% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($19,054 vs. $1,588)
SBTS vs. DBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SBTS or DBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DBU or SBTS .
- SBTS has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than DBU (91.1%)
SBTS vs. DBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SBTS or DBU? 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 DBU and SBTS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/