| SBTS vs. the Cumberlands |
#5 in Faith Related Schools | Rankings* | #316 in National Universities #12 in Kentucky Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Theological seminaries, Bible college, and other faith-related institution | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$13,086 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,875 |
| expensive$10,002 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$4,560 |
| Less$2,128 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,483 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,100 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,040 SAT 20 ACT |
| Easier87.23% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter83.02% |
| Favorable58.26% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower33.32% |
| High School GPA High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller4,266 | Total Enrollment | Larger18,053 |
| Smaller1,018 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger5,174 |
| Smaller3,248 | Graduate Student Population | Larger12,879 |
| Smaller953 | Online Student Population | Larger10,276 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower43% | Graduate Rate | Higher44% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 32% |
| Higher83% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 511) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,429) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $2,982) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 126 | Number of faculties | 938 |
| Higher$72,261 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$54,674 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.