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Michigan State UM-Dearborn Oakland Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Eastern Michigan University CMU Michigan GVSU WMU Cleveland State Michigan Tech UM-Flint| The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | Wayne State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SBTS | WSU | ||
| Location | Louisville, Kentucky | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,243 | 23,553 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #580 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbts.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
SBTS | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,336 | $12,493 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,336 | $28,615 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,142 | $11,762 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,873 | $16,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $1,588 | $10,862 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 95% |
Admission |
SBTS | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 289 | 15,190 | ||
| Admitted | 280 | 12,461 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.5% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/28 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SBTS | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SBTS | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $230 |
Diversity |
SBTS | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
SBTS | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SBTS | WSU | ||
| 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
- Wayne State University is larger than than SBTS based on total student enrollment (23,553 students vs. 4,243 students)
SBTS vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SBTS or WSU?
- Wayne State University is 1.3% more expensive to attend than SBTS for in-state tuition ($12,493.00 vs. $12,336.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132% higher at WSU than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($28,615.00 vs. $12,336.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than SBTS ($16,021 vs. $19,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 44.5% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($8,142 vs. $11,762)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State University than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (95% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State University students is 584% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($10,862 vs. $1,588)
SBTS vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SBTS or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or SBTS .
- SBTS has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than WSU (82%)
SBTS vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SBTS or WSU? 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 WSU and SBTS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/