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UH University of St Thomas University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas UMHB UT Austin Texas A&M Texas Tech Texas State UNT SHSU PVAMU| The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | Houston Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SBTS | HBU | ||
| Location | Louisville, Kentucky | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,243 | 4,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #717 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbts.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SBTS | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,336 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,336 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,142 | $10,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,873 | $20,530 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $1,588 | $27,261 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 100% |
Admission |
SBTS | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 289 | 9,021 | ||
| Admitted | 280 | 7,681 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.5% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1028/1203 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
SBTS | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SBTS | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $249 |
Diversity |
SBTS | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
SBTS | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 5% | ||
Campus |
SBTS | HBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (4,243 students vs. 4,189 students)
SBTS vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SBTS or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 187.8% more expensive to attend than SBTS for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $12,336.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.8% higher at HBU than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($35,500.00 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 HBU ($19,873 vs. $20,530)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 32.8% lower than costs at Houston Baptist University ($8,142 vs. $10,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 1,616.7% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($27,261 vs. $1,588)
SBTS vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SBTS or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or SBTS .
- SBTS has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than HBU (85.1%)
SBTS vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SBTS or HBU? 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 HBU and SBTS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/