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Overview |
SBTS | GVSU | ||
| Location | Louisville, Kentucky | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,243 | 22,269 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #559 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbts.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SBTS | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,336 | $14,628 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,336 | $20,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,142 | $11,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,873 | $17,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $1,588 | $8,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 86% |
Admission |
SBTS | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 289 | 24,297 | ||
| Admitted | 280 | 23,008 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.5% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1028/1203 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SBTS | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SBTS | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
SBTS | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
SBTS | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 8% | ||
Campus |
SBTS | GVSU | ||
| 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
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than SBTS based on total student enrollment (22,269 students vs. 4,243 students)
SBTS vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SBTS or GVSU?
- Grand Valley State University is 18.6% more expensive to attend than SBTS for in-state tuition ($14,628.00 vs. $12,336.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.8% higher at GVSU than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($20,820.00 vs. $12,336.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than SBTS ($17,995 vs. $19,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 36.8% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($8,142 vs. $11,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (86% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is 462% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($8,925 vs. $1,588)
SBTS vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SBTS or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or SBTS .
- SBTS has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than GVSU (94.7%)
SBTS vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SBTS or GVSU? 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 GVSU and SBTS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/