The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (SBTS) vs University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC)

In the pursuit of higher education, prospective students often find themselves torn between institutions that offer distinct experiences and opportunities. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, while both esteemed institutions, present contrasting academic landscapes. With acceptance rates of 78% and 24%, respectively, they cater to different levels of selectivity. While The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary primarily focuses on theological studies, UNC-Chapel Hill offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including popular majors like biology, business, and psychology. Their student bodies reflect these distinctions, with The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary comprising a predominantly male population and UNC-Chapel Hill boasting a more balanced gender ratio. Furthermore, graduation rates vary significantly, with UNC-Chapel Hill achieving a higher success rate. To help you make an informed decision, we have compiled a comprehensive comparison table that delves into these aspects and more, allowing you to assess which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and goals.

	The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Overview
Location	Louisville, Kentucky	Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	83.0%	97.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Baptist

Admission
Acceptance rate	80.3%	20.4%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $40 Graduate: $40	Undergraduate: $85 Graduate: $95
SAT range	1040 - 1250	1140 - 1380
ACT range	19 - 27	22 - 27
Students submitting SAT score	31.0%	2.0%
Students submitting ACT score	39.0%	12.0%
Total number of applicants	355	50,729
Total number of admissions given out	285	10,348
Admitted students who chose to enroll	193	4,690
Yield rate	67.7%	45.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$17,556	In state: $24,770 Out of state: $52,633
Average net price	$18,180	$11,508
Tuition	$11,400	In state: $7,019 Out of state: $34,882
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,468 Meal plan: $2,982	Room/dormitory: $6,878 Meal plan: $5,004
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	42.0% Average amount $3,019	42.0% Average amount $16,076
Students receiving federal student loan	0.0% Average amount $0	17.0% Average amount $4,244
Students taking out private loans	23.0% Average amount $13,723	3.0% Average amount $14,032

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,019 Men 53.6% Women 46.4%	19,845 Men 39.6% Women 60.4%
Graduate students	3,429 Men 86.2% Women 13.8%	11,796 Men 41.4% Women 58.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	16.2%
International students	15.5%	6.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	511	9,984
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	North Carolina Georgia Maryland New York Pennsylvania

Academics
Popular study areas	Theology Business Education Liberal Arts Philosophy and Religious Studies	Health Professions Business Social Sciences Public Administration and Social Service Multidisciplinary Studies
Students to faculty ratio	18:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	41.9%	90.5%
Dropout rate	N/A	3.7%
Transferred out	N/A	5.4%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $78,559 Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $61,633 Year 2: $45,119 Year 3: $58,703	Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $168,979 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $238,213 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $135,965 Year 2: $127,836 Year 3: $150,089 Dentistry (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $116,248 Year 2: $82,440 Year 3: $128,102 Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $67,961 Year 2: $103,078 Year 3: $117,488 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $89,271 Year 2: $86,036 Year 3: $96,602 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $74,162 Year 2: $72,083 Year 3: $95,204 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $74,938 Year 2: $73,823 Year 3: $89,917 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $71,557 Year 2: $57,770 Year 3: $87,057 Applied Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,899 Year 2: $67,660 Year 3: $86,155 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $68,205 Year 2: $68,666 Year 3: $82,520

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