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Virginia Tech JMU Annapolis Washington and Lee Citadel Military College of South Carolina Mason VCU William & Mary Old Dominion UVA CNU Kent State| The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | Virginia Military Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SBTS | VMI | ||
| Location | Louisville, Kentucky | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,243 | 1,560 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbts.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
SBTS | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,336 | $10,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,336 | $40,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,142 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,873 | $17,229 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $1,588 | $13,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 81% |
Admission |
SBTS | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 289 | 1,171 | ||
| Admitted | 280 | 957 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.5% | 49% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1028/1203 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SBTS | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SBTS | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
SBTS | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
SBTS | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 35% | ||
Campus |
SBTS | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (4,243 students vs. 1,560 students)
SBTS vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SBTS or VMI?
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is 22.4% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($12,336.00 vs. $10,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 230.6% higher at VMI than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($40,778.00 vs. $12,336.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than SBTS ($17,229 vs. $19,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 35% lower than costs at Virginia Military Institute ($8,142 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Military Institute than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (81% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 764.9% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($13,735 vs. $1,588)
SBTS vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SBTS or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or SBTS .
- SBTS has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than VMI (81.7%)
SBTS vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SBTS or VMI? 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 VMI and SBTS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/