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Overview |
SBTS | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Louisville, Kentucky | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,243 | 13,518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #858 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbts.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
SBTS | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,336 | $10,399 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,336 | $14,839 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,142 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,873 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $1,588 | $9,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 94% |
Admission |
SBTS | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 289 | 14,982 | ||
| Admitted | 280 | 10,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 70.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.5% | 19.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1028/1203 | 950/1190 | ||
| 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 | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SBTS | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $263 |
Diversity |
SBTS | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
SBTS | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 7% | ||
Campus |
SBTS | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than SBTS based on total student enrollment (13,518 students vs. 4,243 students)
SBTS vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SBTS or University of Akron?
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is 18.6% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($12,336.00 vs. $10,399.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at University of Akron than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($14,839.00 vs. $12,336.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than SBTS ($15,292 vs. $19,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 36% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($8,142 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (94% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Akron Main Campus students is 495.2% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($9,452 vs. $1,588)
SBTS vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SBTS or University of Akron? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Akron or SBTS .
- SBTS has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than University of Akron (70.9%)
SBTS vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SBTS or University of Akron? 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 University of Akron and SBTS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/