YHC vs. SBTS

Comparable Facts

Compare Young Harris College in Young Harris, GA 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 YHC based on total student enrollment (4,298 students vs. 1,457 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Young Harris College is located in Young Harris, GA (Remote Rural setting); The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is in Louisville, Kentucky (Large City setting).
• Young Harris College 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: Young Harris College 13:1; The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 16:1.

YHC vs. SBTS Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, YHC 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 YHC ($21,081 vs. $21,969).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 23% lower than at Young Harris College ($8,466 vs. $11,000).
• Young Harris College is 192.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than SBTS (about $21,259 more per year; $32,305.00 vs. $11,046.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 192.5% higher at YHC than at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (about $21,259 more per year; $32,305.00 vs. $11,046.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Young Harris College than at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 33%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 1,543% larger than aid received by The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary students ($26,501 vs. $1,613).

YHC vs. SBTS Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, YHC 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 YHC.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (1120) is 70 points higher than at YHC (1050).
• Incoming SBTS students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (23 vs. 21 at YHC).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Young Harris College 930/1160; The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 1010/1230.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Young Harris College 17/26; The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 19/27.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: YHC - Test-free; SBTS - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: SBTS Jul 15, 2027.
• YHC has a higher acceptance rate (62.6%) than SBTS (55.9%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 25.4% at YHC vs. 55.9% at SBTS.

YHC vs. SBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for YHC 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.

• Graduates from Young Harris College have median earnings of about $39,100 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.