SBTS vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's

Comparable Facts

Compare The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky with Saint Edward's University in Austin, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (4,298 students vs. 3,033 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is located in Louisville, Kentucky (Large City setting); Saint Edward's University is in Austin, TX (Large City setting).
• The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Saint Edward's University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 16:1; Saint Edward's University 12:1.

SBTS vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, SBTS or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($21,081 vs. $28,766).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 40.6% lower than at Saint Edward's University ($8,466 vs. $14,248).
• Saint Edward's University is 365.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than SBTS (about $40,338 more per year; $51,384.00 vs. $11,046.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 365.2% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (about $40,338 more per year; $51,384.00 vs. $11,046.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Saint Edward's University than at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (97% vs. 33%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 2,272.7% larger than aid received by The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary students ($38,272 vs. $1,613).

SBTS vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, SBTS or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and SBTS.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (1120) is 10 points higher than at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (1110).
• Incoming St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (25 vs. 23 at SBTS).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 1010/1230; Saint Edward's University 970/1240.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 19/27; Saint Edward's University 22/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: SBTS - Required; St. Edward's University- St. Edward's - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: SBTS Jul 15, 2027.
• St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than SBTS (55.9%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 55.9% at SBTS vs. 9.5% at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's.

SBTS vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for SBTS and St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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.

• Saint Edward's University's six-year graduation rate is 68%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for SBTS.
• Graduates from Saint Edward's University have median earnings of about $55,100 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.