SBTS vs. GVSU

Comparable Facts

Compare The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky with Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Grand Valley State University is larger than SBTS based on total student enrollment (22,011 students vs. 4,298 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is located in Louisville, Kentucky (Large City setting); Grand Valley State University is in Allendale, MI (Large Suburban setting).
• The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Grand Valley State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 16:1; Grand Valley State University 15:1.

SBTS vs. GVSU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, SBTS or GVSU? 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 Grand Valley State University than SBTS ($17,198 vs. $21,081).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 26.7% lower than at Grand Valley State University ($8,466 vs. $11,550).
• Grand Valley State University is 37.1% more expensive for in-state tuition than SBTS (about $4,094 more per year; $15,140.00 vs. $11,046.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 95.1% higher at GVSU than at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (about $10,502 more per year; $21,548.00 vs. $11,046.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Grand Valley State University than at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (90% vs. 33%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is 593.6% larger than aid received by The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary students ($11,188 vs. $1,613).

SBTS vs. GVSU Admissions comparison

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

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (1120) is 50 points higher than at GVSU (1070).
• Incoming GVSU students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (26 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; Grand Valley State University 940/1190.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 19/27; Grand Valley State University 22/30.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: SBTS - Required; GVSU - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: SBTS Jul 15, 2027; GVSU May 1, 2027.
• GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than SBTS (55.9%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 55.9% at SBTS vs. 18.6% at GVSU.

SBTS vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for SBTS and GVSU? 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.

• Grand Valley State University's six-year graduation rate is 63%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for SBTS.
• Graduates from Grand Valley State University have median earnings of about $44,600 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.