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UTC Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee Memphis UA Huntsville ETSU Austin Peay State University Vanderbilt Mississippi State Tennessee State University ASU Belmont| The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SBTS | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Louisville, Kentucky | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,243 | 10,117 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #584 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbts.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
SBTS | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,336 | $8,764 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,336 | $18,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,142 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,873 | $15,138 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $1,588 | $10,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 95% |
Admission |
SBTS | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 289 | 8,772 | ||
| Admitted | 280 | 7,295 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.5% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1028/1203 | 1020/1250 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SBTS | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SBTS | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $165 |
Diversity |
SBTS | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
SBTS | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 6% | ||
Campus |
SBTS | Tennessee Tech | ||
| 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
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than SBTS based on total student enrollment (10,117 students vs. 4,243 students)
SBTS vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SBTS or Tennessee Tech?
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is 40.8% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($12,336.00 vs. $8,764.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.4% higher at Tennessee Tech than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($18,796.00 vs. $12,336.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than SBTS ($15,138 vs. $19,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 29% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($8,142 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (95% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Technological University students is 543.2% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($10,214 vs. $1,588)
SBTS vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SBTS or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or SBTS .
- SBTS has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Tennessee Tech (83.2%)
SBTS vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SBTS or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tennessee Tech and SBTS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/