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Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Southern Baptist

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The two-year student loan default rate measures how many graduates from the institution go into default on their student loans with two years of graduation. This is a complicated metric with many factors, but in general colleges and universities with high student loan default rates may indicate that students have trouble finding employment or well-paying jobs after college. This may mean that the institution has a less-established reputation with employers or that it graduates a higher percentage of students with degrees in lower-wage fields of study.

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Rank	Institution	Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year)	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Clear Creek Baptist Bible College	0	54.34	--	13182	35559	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Southern Baptist Clear Creek Baptist Bible College Pineville, KY Based in Pineville, Clear Creek Baptist Bible College accepts 54% of applicants and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at Clear Creek Baptist Bible College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) -- Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,182 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,559
2	Criswell College	0	91.67	1,090 – 1,150	11464	42026	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Southern Baptist Criswell College Dallas, TX Criswell College was founded in 1970, originally named the Criswell Bible Institute. This Baptist Christian school offers up to Master's degree, and it has very small class sizes, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1. andGeneral Studies are commonly chosen undergraduate majors. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) -- Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,026
3	New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary	0	66.77	--	20904	63721	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Southern Baptist New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary New Orleans, LA Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) -- Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
4	Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary	0	58.71	1,000 – 1,210	11395	63721	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Southern Baptist Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Wake Forest, NC Based in Wake Forest, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 42% of students at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary will receive grant aid from the......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) -- Acceptance Rate 58.7% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,395 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
5	The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary	0	96.89	1,000 – 1,180	19873	63721	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Southern Baptist The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville, KY Located in Louisville, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 40% of students attending The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) -- Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,873 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
6	The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary	0	52.75	1,050 – 1,260	11654	63721	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Southern Baptist The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Fort Worth, TX Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) -- Acceptance Rate 52.8% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $11,654 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
7	University of Mobile	2.4	72.51	1,080 – 1,280	20503	37411	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Southern Baptist University of Mobile Mobile, AL Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.4 % Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,411
8	Union University	3.6	60.16	1,120 – 1,380	27191	45505	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Southern Baptist Union University Jackson, TN Union University athletes are known as the Bulldogs. Previously a NCAA Division I school, they’ve won several championships while part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Today, athletes compete in the Gulf South Conference....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.6 % Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $27,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,505
9	California Baptist University	4.4	85.35	930 – 1,210	28596	52336	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Southern Baptist California Baptist University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, California Baptist University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending California Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.4 % Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $28,596 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,336
10	Mississippi College	4.5	49.28	1,010 – 1,210	21135	42011	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Southern Baptist Mississippi College Clinton, MS Located in Clinton, Mississippi College accepted 49% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students at Mississippi College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 78% of......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.5 % Acceptance Rate 49.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,135 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,011
11	Hannibal-LaGrange University	5	58.74	1,020 – 1,230	20640	41185	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Southern Baptist Hannibal-LaGrange University Hannibal, MO Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.0 % Acceptance Rate 58.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $20,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,185
12	North Greenville University	5.2	66.67	1,060 – 1,270	20264	38173	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Southern Baptist North Greenville University Tigerville, SC Based in Tigerville, North Greenville University accepts 67% of applicants and charges $35 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of students attending North Greenville University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.2 % Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $20,264 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,173
13	Baptist University of Florida	5.5	64.1	930 – 1,170	8904	31489	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Southern Baptist Baptist University of Florida Graceville, FL Located in Graceville, Baptist University of Florida accepts 64% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 75% of students at Baptist University of Florida currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 20%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.5 % Acceptance Rate 64.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $8,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,489
14	Ouachita Baptist University	5.5	67.52	1,110 – 1,310	22087	41697	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Southern Baptist Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR Ouachita Baptist University, associated with the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, first opened in 1886. 577 athletes are known as the Tigers wear purple and gold while competing in Football, Baseball, Soccer, Swimming, and other sports....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.5 % Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,087 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,697
15	Gardner-Webb University	5.9	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Southern Baptist Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.9 % Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
16	Spurgeon College	6.1	94.33	1,040 – 1,190	25380	39712	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Southern Baptist Spurgeon College Kansas City, MO Located in Kansas City, Spurgeon College’s acceptance rate is 94% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Spurgeon College, there is a 65% first year retention rate and 12% of students will graduate in four years or less....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 6.1 % Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $25,380 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,712
17	Southwest Baptist University	6.4	99.72	970 – 1,210	19781	38855	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Southern Baptist Southwest Baptist University Bolivar, MO Located in Bolivar, Southwest Baptist University accepts 100% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 76% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 6.4 % Acceptance Rate 99.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,781 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,855
18	Wayland Baptist University	7.2	55.96	840 – 1,010	20222	44159	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Southern Baptist Wayland Baptist University Plainview, TX Found in Plainview, Wayland Baptist University’s acceptance rate is 56%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications. About 82% of students at Wayland Baptist University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 44%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 7.2 % Acceptance Rate 56.0% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $20,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,159
19	Truett McConnell University	7.5	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Southern Baptist Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 7.5 % Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
20	Williams Baptist University	7.6	58.88	960 – 1,170	16658	38067	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Southern Baptist Williams Baptist University Walnut Ridge, AR Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 7.6 % Acceptance Rate 58.9% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $16,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,067
21	Louisiana Christian University	8.3	83.79	940 – 1,190	15470	40615	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Southern Baptist Louisiana Christian University Pineville, LA Located in Pineville, Louisiana Christian University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Louisiana Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid. 58% of students decide to stay at......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 8.3 % Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $15,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,615
22	Blue Mountain Christian University	12	100	980 – 1,240	16525	35401	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Southern Baptist Blue Mountain Christian University Blue Mountain, MS Blue Mountain Christian University was originally a women's school when it opened in 1873. It only became coeducational in 2005. During the last admissions cycle, 56% of accepted students enrolled....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 12.0 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,525 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,401
23	Chowan University	14.5	72.37	880 – 1,090	15845	30096	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Southern Baptist Chowan University Murfreesboro, NC Located in Murfreesboro, Chowan University’s acceptance rate is 72%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students attending Chowan University currently receive grant aid from the school. 64% of students decide to stay at Chowan University after completing their first......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 14.5 % Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,845 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,096