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Overview |
SBTS | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Louisville, Kentucky | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,266 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #813 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbts.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
SBTS | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,400 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,400 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,450 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,299 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,812 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 96% |
Admission |
SBTS | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 368 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 321 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.3% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 993/1178 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
SBTS | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SBTS | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $239 |
Diversity |
SBTS | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
SBTS | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 20% | ||
Campus |
SBTS | Marshall University | ||
| 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
- Marshall University is larger than than SBTS based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 4,266 students)
SBTS vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SBTS or Marshall University?
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is 58.6% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($11,400.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60% higher at Marshall University than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($18,244.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than SBTS ($8,756 vs. $17,299)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 58.9% lower than costs at Marshall University ($7,450 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (96% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 194.4% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($11,221 vs. $3,812)
SBTS vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SBTS or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or SBTS .
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than SBTS (87.2%)
SBTS vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SBTS or Marshall University? 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 Marshall University and SBTS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/