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Overview |
SBTS | Oakland | ||
| Location | Louisville, Kentucky | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,243 | 15,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbts.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
SBTS | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,336 | $14,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,336 | $23,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,142 | $11,309 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,873 | $15,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $1,588 | $9,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 92% |
Admission |
SBTS | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 289 | 12,398 | ||
| Admitted | 280 | 8,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.5% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1028/1203 | 995/1185 | ||
| 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 | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SBTS | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
SBTS | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
SBTS | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SBTS | Oakland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than SBTS based on total student enrollment (15,922 students vs. 4,243 students)
SBTS vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SBTS or Oakland?
- Oakland University is 19.1% more expensive to attend than SBTS for in-state tuition ($14,694.00 vs. $12,336.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88% higher at Oakland than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($23,188.00 vs. $12,336.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than SBTS ($15,734 vs. $19,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 38.9% lower than costs at Oakland University ($8,142 vs. $11,309)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (92% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland University students is 507.1% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($9,641 vs. $1,588)
SBTS vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SBTS or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or SBTS .
- SBTS has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Oakland (70.2%)
SBTS vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SBTS or Oakland? 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 Oakland and SBTS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/