SBTS vs. WSU

Comparable Facts

Compare The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky with Wayne State University in Detroit, MI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Wayne State University is larger than SBTS based on total student enrollment (23,803 students vs. 4,298 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is located in Louisville, Kentucky (Large City setting); Wayne State University is in Detroit, MI (Large City setting).
• The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Wayne State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 16:1; Wayne State University 14:1.

SBTS vs. WSU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, SBTS or WSU? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than SBTS ($14,416 vs. $21,081).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 40.6% lower than at Wayne State University ($8,466 vs. $14,252).
• Wayne State University is 37.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than SBTS (about $4,144 more per year; $15,190.00 vs. $11,046.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 190% higher at WSU than at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (about $20,991 more per year; $32,037.00 vs. $11,046.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Wayne State University than at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (98% vs. 33%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State University students is 703% larger than aid received by The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary students ($12,953 vs. $1,613).

SBTS vs. WSU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, SBTS or WSU? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between WSU and SBTS.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Wayne State University (1170) is 50 points higher than at SBTS (1120).
• Incoming WSU students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (26 vs. 23 at SBTS).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 1010/1230; Wayne State University 1060/1270.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 19/27; Wayne State University 23/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: SBTS - Required; WSU - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: SBTS Jul 15, 2027; WSU Aug 1, 2027.
• WSU has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than SBTS (55.9%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 55.9% at SBTS vs. 22.4% at WSU.

SBTS vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for SBTS and WSU? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Wayne State University's six-year graduation rate is 26%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for SBTS.
• Graduates from Wayne State University have median earnings of about $51,000 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for SBTS.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.