SBTS vs. PC

Comparable Facts

Compare The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky with Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than PC based on total student enrollment (4,298 students vs. 1,095 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is located in Louisville, Kentucky (Large City setting); Presbyterian College is in Clinton, SC (Distant Town setting).
• The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Presbyterian College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 16:1; Presbyterian College 11:1.

SBTS vs. PC Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, SBTS or PC? 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 Presbyterian College than SBTS ($20,840 vs. $21,081).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 37.7% lower than at Presbyterian College ($8,466 vs. $13,579).
• Presbyterian College is 306.6% more expensive for in-state tuition than SBTS (about $33,864 more per year; $44,910.00 vs. $11,046.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 306.6% higher at PC than at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (about $33,864 more per year; $44,910.00 vs. $11,046.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Presbyterian College than at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 33%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 2,339.2% larger than aid received by The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary students ($39,345 vs. $1,613).

SBTS vs. PC Admissions comparison

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

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (1120) is 30 points higher than at PC (1090).
• Incoming SBTS students have the same typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate; 23) as students at PC (23).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 1010/1230; Presbyterian College 980/1200.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 19/27; Presbyterian College 21/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: SBTS - Required; PC - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: SBTS Jul 15, 2027; PC Sep 21, 2026.
• PC has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than SBTS (55.9%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 55.9% at SBTS vs. 11.6% at PC.

SBTS vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for SBTS and PC? 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.

• Presbyterian College's six-year graduation rate is 68%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for SBTS.
• Graduates from Presbyterian College have median earnings of about $47,700 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.