SBTS vs. Pacific

Comparable Facts

Compare The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky with Pacific University in Forest Grove, OR on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than Pacific based on total student enrollment (4,298 students vs. 3,427 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is located in Louisville, Kentucky (Large City setting); Pacific University is in Forest Grove, OR (Large Suburban setting).
• The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Pacific University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 16:1; Pacific University 10:1.

SBTS vs. Pacific Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, SBTS or Pacific? 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 The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary than Pacific ($21,081 vs. $35,235).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 45.8% lower than at Pacific University ($8,466 vs. $15,620).
• Pacific University is 410.4% more expensive for in-state tuition than SBTS (about $45,328 more per year; $56,374.00 vs. $11,046.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 410.4% higher at Pacific than at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (about $45,328 more per year; $56,374.00 vs. $11,046.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Pacific University than at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (98% vs. 33%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 2,202.5% larger than aid received by The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary students ($37,139 vs. $1,613).

SBTS vs. Pacific Admissions comparison

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

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (1120) is 50 points higher than at Pacific (1070).
• Incoming SBTS students have the same typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate; 23) as students at Pacific (23).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 1010/1230; Pacific University 900/1240.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 19/27; Pacific University 18/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: SBTS - Required; Pacific - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: SBTS Jul 15, 2027; Pacific Aug 25, 2027.
• Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than SBTS (55.9%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 55.9% at SBTS vs. 13.1% at Pacific.

SBTS vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for SBTS and Pacific? 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.

• Pacific University's six-year graduation rate is 61%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for SBTS.
• Graduates from Pacific University have median earnings of about $46,800 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.