UE vs. SBTS

Comparable Facts

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

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than UE based on total student enrollment (4,298 students vs. 2,114 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Evansville is located in Evansville, IN (Midsize City setting); The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is in Louisville, Kentucky (Large City setting).
• University of Evansville 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: University of Evansville 10:1; The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 16:1.

UE vs. SBTS Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UE 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 University of Evansville than SBTS ($18,773 vs. $21,081).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 43.6% lower than at University of Evansville ($8,466 vs. $15,000).
• University of Evansville is 299.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than SBTS (about $33,126 more per year; $44,172.00 vs. $11,046.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 299.9% higher at UE than at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (about $33,126 more per year; $44,172.00 vs. $11,046.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Evansville than at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 33%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 2,328.2% larger than aid received by The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary students ($39,167 vs. $1,613).

UE vs. SBTS Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UE 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 UE.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Evansville (1170) is 50 points higher than at SBTS (1120).
• Incoming UE students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (24 vs. 23 at SBTS).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Evansville 1045/1300; The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 1010/1230.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Evansville 21/28; The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 19/27.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UE - Test-free; SBTS - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: SBTS Jul 15, 2027.
• UE has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than SBTS (55.9%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 10.6% at UE vs. 55.9% at SBTS.

UE vs. SBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UE 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.

• University of Evansville's six-year graduation rate is 62%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for SBTS.
• Graduates from University of Evansville have median earnings of about $46,000 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.