UT vs. SBTS

Comparable Facts

Compare The University of Tampa in Tampa, FL with The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

The University of Tampa is larger than SBTS based on total student enrollment (11,433 students vs. 4,298 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• The University of Tampa is located in Tampa, FL (Large City setting); The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is in Louisville, Kentucky (Large City setting).
• The University of Tampa is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: The University of Tampa 17:1; The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 16:1.

UT vs. SBTS Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UT or SBTS? 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 The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary than UT ($21,081 vs. $35,679).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 42.1% lower than at The University of Tampa ($8,466 vs. $14,612).
• The University of Tampa is 211.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than SBTS (about $23,362 more per year; $34,408.00 vs. $11,046.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 211.5% higher at UT than at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (about $23,362 more per year; $34,408.00 vs. $11,046.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at The University of Tampa than at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (90% vs. 33%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tampa students is 888.5% larger than aid received by The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary students ($15,945 vs. $1,613).

UT vs. SBTS Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UT or SBTS? 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 SBTS and UT.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at The University of Tampa (1160) is 40 points higher than at SBTS (1120).
• Incoming UT students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (25 vs. 23 at SBTS).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: The University of Tampa 1070/1240; The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 1010/1230.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: The University of Tampa 23/28; The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 19/27.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UT - Test optional; SBTS - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: SBTS Jul 15, 2027.
• SBTS has a higher acceptance rate (55.9%) than UT (40.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 16.6% at UT vs. 55.9% at SBTS.

UT vs. SBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UT and SBTS? 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.

• The University of Tampa's six-year graduation rate is 57%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for SBTS.
• Graduates from The University of Tampa have median earnings of about $51,800 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.