| UPIKE vs. SBTS |
#216 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #20 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #5 in Faith Related Schools |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Theological seminaries, Bible college, and other faith-related institution |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$24,850 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,046 |
| cheaper$8,550 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,996 |
| More$14,795 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$1,568 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,120 SAT 22 ACT |
| - | Acceptance Rate | 55.87% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 55.92% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,547 | Total Enrollment | Larger4,298 |
| Larger1,540 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,015 |
| Smaller1,007 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,283 |
| Smaller231 | Online Student Population | Larger1,066 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher42% | Graduate Rate | Lower40% |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower69% | Retention Rate | Higher79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 650) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 511) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $2,982) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 182 | Number of faculty | 128 |
| Lower$63,969 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$75,979 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.