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Overview |
SBTS | WVU | ||
| Location | Louisville, Kentucky | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,243 | 24,200 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #534 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbts.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SBTS | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,336 | $9,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,336 | $27,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,142 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,873 | $13,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $1,588 | $11,893 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 93% |
Admission |
SBTS | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 289 | 19,857 | ||
| Admitted | 280 | 17,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.5% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1028/1203 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
SBTS | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SBTS | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $248 |
Diversity |
SBTS | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
SBTS | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 56% | ||
Campus |
SBTS | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than SBTS based on total student enrollment (24,200 students vs. 4,243 students)
SBTS vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SBTS or WVU?
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is 27.9% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($12,336.00 vs. $9,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.8% higher at WVU than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($27,360.00 vs. $12,336.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than SBTS ($13,691 vs. $19,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 70.4% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($8,142 vs. $13,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (93% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 648.9% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($11,893 vs. $1,588)
SBTS vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SBTS or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or SBTS .
- SBTS has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than WVU (86.3%)
SBTS vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SBTS or WVU? 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 WVU and SBTS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/