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Overview |
Kentucky | SBTS | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Louisville, Kentucky | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,703 | 4,243 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #421 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | sbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | SBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,849 | $12,336 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,043 | $12,336 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,242 | $8,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,838 | $19,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,024 | $1,588 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 40% |
Admission |
Kentucky | SBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,233 | 289 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 62.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1028/1203 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Kentucky | SBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | SBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | N/A |
Diversity |
Kentucky | SBTS | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Kentucky | SBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | SBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than SBTS based on total student enrollment (32,703 students vs. 4,243 students)
Kentucky vs. SBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or SBTS?
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is 4.1% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($12,336.00 vs. $11,849.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.8% higher at Kentucky than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($32,043.00 vs. $12,336.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than SBTS ($19,838 vs. $19,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 87.2% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($8,142 vs. $15,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (96% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 720.2% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($13,024 vs. $1,588)
Kentucky vs. SBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or SBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBTS or Kentucky .
- SBTS has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Kentucky (92.4%)
Kentucky vs. SBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky or SBTS? 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 SBTS and Kentucky.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/