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Overview |
SBTS | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Louisville, Kentucky | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,266 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbts.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
SBTS | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,400 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,400 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,450 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,299 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,812 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 85% |
Admission |
SBTS | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 368 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 321 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.3% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 993/1178 | 888/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SBTS | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SBTS | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $254 |
Diversity |
SBTS | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
SBTS | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 37% | ||
Campus |
SBTS | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| 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 West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (4,266 students vs. 2,315 students)
SBTS vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SBTS or West Liberty University?
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is 30.8% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($11,400.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at West Liberty University than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($17,100.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than SBTS ($13,788 vs. $17,299)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 34.5% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($7,450 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (85% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Liberty University students is 52.8% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($5,824 vs. $3,812)
SBTS vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SBTS or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or SBTS .
- SBTS has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
SBTS vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SBTS or West Liberty University? 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 West Liberty University and SBTS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/