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Overview |
SBTS | ETSU | ||
| Location | Louisville, Kentucky | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,266 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #652 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbts.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SBTS | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,400 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,400 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,450 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,299 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,812 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 100% |
Admission |
SBTS | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 368 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 321 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.3% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 993/1178 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SBTS | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $211 |
Diversity |
SBTS | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
SBTS | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 23% | ||
Campus |
SBTS | ETSU | ||
| 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
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than SBTS based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 4,266 students)
SBTS vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SBTS or ETSU?
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is 47.6% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($11,400.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at ETSU than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($11,532.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than SBTS ($14,350 vs. $17,299)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 29% lower than costs at East Tennessee State University ($7,450 vs. $9,613)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Tennessee State University students is 129.2% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($8,739 vs. $3,812)
SBTS vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SBTS or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or SBTS .
- SBTS has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than ETSU (85.3%)
SBTS vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SBTS or ETSU? 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 ETSU and SBTS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/