Valpo vs. SBTS

Comparable Facts

Compare Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, 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 Valpo based on total student enrollment (4,298 students vs. 2,579 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

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

Valpo vs. SBTS Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Valpo 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 Valpo ($21,081 vs. $21,766).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 37.8% lower than at Valparaiso University ($8,466 vs. $13,618).
• Valparaiso University is 338.6% more expensive for in-state tuition than SBTS (about $37,404 more per year; $48,450.00 vs. $11,046.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 338.6% higher at Valpo than at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (about $37,404 more per year; $48,450.00 vs. $11,046.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Valparaiso University than at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 33%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 2,227.8% larger than aid received by The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary students ($37,548 vs. $1,613).

Valpo vs. SBTS Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Valpo 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 Valpo.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Valparaiso University (1170) is 50 points higher than at SBTS (1120).
• Incoming Valpo students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (27 vs. 23 at SBTS).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Valparaiso University 1060/1280; The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 1010/1230.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Valparaiso University 23/31; The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 19/27.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Valpo - Test optional; SBTS - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: SBTS Jul 15, 2027.
• Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than SBTS (55.9%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 9.6% at Valpo vs. 55.9% at SBTS.

Valpo vs. SBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Valpo 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.

• Valparaiso University's six-year graduation rate is 71%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for SBTS.
• Graduates from Valparaiso University have median earnings of about $54,000 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.