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Overview |
SBTS | UTC | ||
| Location | Louisville, Kentucky | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,243 | 11,380 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #815 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbts.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SBTS | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,336 | $8,232 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,336 | $16,296 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,142 | $10,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,873 | $13,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $1,588 | $9,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 93% |
Admission |
SBTS | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 289 | 9,096 | ||
| Admitted | 280 | 7,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.5% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1028/1203 | 1005/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SBTS | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SBTS | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $214 |
Diversity |
SBTS | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
SBTS | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 11% | ||
Campus |
SBTS | UTC | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than SBTS based on total student enrollment (11,380 students vs. 4,243 students)
SBTS vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SBTS or UTC?
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is 49.9% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($12,336.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.1% higher at UTC than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($16,296.00 vs. $12,336.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than SBTS ($13,801 vs. $19,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 23.5% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($8,142 vs. $10,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (93% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students is 519.3% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($9,834 vs. $1,588)
SBTS vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SBTS or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or SBTS .
- SBTS has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than UTC (77%)
SBTS vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SBTS or UTC? 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 UTC and SBTS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/