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CMU GVSU Oakland WSU Michigan State ISU Eastern Michigan University Northern Illinois Michigan Tech Michigan UM-Dearborn Ferris State University| The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | Western Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SBTS | WMU | ||
| Location | Louisville, Kentucky | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,243 | 16,693 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbts.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
SBTS | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,336 | $15,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,336 | $18,998 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,142 | $11,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,873 | $20,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $1,588 | $8,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 91% |
Admission |
SBTS | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 289 | 20,100 | ||
| Admitted | 280 | 17,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.5% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1028/1203 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SBTS | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $275 |
Diversity |
SBTS | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
SBTS | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 21% | ||
Campus |
SBTS | WMU | ||
| 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
- Western Michigan University is larger than than SBTS based on total student enrollment (16,693 students vs. 4,243 students)
SBTS vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SBTS or WMU?
- Western Michigan University is 23.2% more expensive to attend than SBTS for in-state tuition ($15,198.00 vs. $12,336.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54% higher at WMU than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($18,998.00 vs. $12,336.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary than WMU ($19,873 vs. $20,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 43.9% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($8,142 vs. $11,713)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Michigan University than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (91% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Michigan University students is 417.4% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($8,217 vs. $1,588)
SBTS vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SBTS or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or SBTS .
- SBTS has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than WMU (84.7%)
SBTS vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SBTS or WMU? 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 WMU and SBTS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/