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Overview |
SBTS | WCU | ||
| Location | Louisville, Kentucky | Cullowhee, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,243 | 11,628 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #742 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbts.edu | wcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SBTS | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,336 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,336 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,142 | $11,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,873 | $12,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $1,588 | $5,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 99% |
Admission |
SBTS | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 289 | 18,183 | ||
| Admitted | 280 | 15,758 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.5% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1028/1203 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SBTS | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SBTS | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,010 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $227 |
Diversity |
SBTS | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
SBTS | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 19% | ||
Campus |
SBTS | WCU | ||
| 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
- Western Carolina University is larger than than SBTS based on total student enrollment (11,628 students vs. 4,243 students)
SBTS vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SBTS or WCU?
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is 1,133.6% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($12,336.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.7% higher at SBTS than Western Carolina University ($12,336.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than SBTS ($12,252 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 Western Carolina University ($8,142 vs. $11,764)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Carolina University than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (99% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Carolina University students is 242.7% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($5,442 vs. $1,588)
SBTS vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SBTS or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or SBTS .
- SBTS has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than WCU (86.7%)
SBTS vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SBTS or WCU? 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 WCU and SBTS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/