Northern Baptist Theological Seminary

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2018 Student Loan

4.08%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

285

79.3% Full-Time

About

Northern Baptist Theological Seminary is a higher education institution located in DuPage County, IL. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary were .

In 2020, 40 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. 35% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 65% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (30 degrees), 3.75 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary is $0, which is $−14,400 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,400).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary is $0, which is $−14,400 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,400).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $N/A.

In N/A, N/A% of undergraduate students attending Northern Baptist Theological Seminary received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, N/A% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

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N/A Value

In N/A Northern Baptist Theological Seminary had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A. Between N/A and N/A, the average net price of Northern Baptist Theological Seminary grew by N/A.

This chart compares the average net price of Northern Baptist Theological Seminary (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

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Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

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Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

N/A% of undergraduate students at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary received financial aid through grants or loans in N/A. This represents a N/A of N/A with respect to N/A, when N/A% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.08%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary was 4.08%, which represents 2 out of the 49 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Northern Baptist Theological Seminary has a total enrollment of 285 students. The full-time enrollment at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary is 226 students and the part-time enrollment is 59. This means that 79.3% of students enrolled at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66% White, 21.4% Black or African American, 2.46% Hispanic or Latino, 2.11% Asian, 1.4% Two or More Races, 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A. Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (53.5%), followed by White Female (16.4%) and Black or African American Male (10.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, both undergraduate and graduate, is 285 students. The full-time enrollment at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary is 226 and the part-time enrollment is 59. This means that 79.3% of students enrolled at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary are enrolled full-time compared with 68.5% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

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N/A Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary was N/A%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (71.5%), Northern Baptist Theological Seminary had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
188
Black or African American
61
Hispanic or Latino
7

The enrolled student population at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary is 66% White, 21.4% Black or African American, 2.46% Hispanic or Latino, 2.11% Asian, 1.4% Two or More Races, 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 44% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6 students (2.11%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 12 fewer women than men received degrees from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary is white (30 degrees awarded). There were 3.75 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (33 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (6 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (1 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Clergy

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary are Clergy (107,533 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (79,321 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (37,110 people), Other managers (36,119 people), and Postsecondary teachers (32,036 people).

The most specialized majors at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary are Theology (33 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (6 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (1 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Aerospace engineers, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary are Theology (33 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (6 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (1 degrees).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary are Elementary & secondary schools (144,418 people), Religious organizations (120,442 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (70,030 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (39,881 people), and Legal services (32,988 people).

The most specialized majors at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary are Theology (33 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (6 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (1 degrees).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Most Common

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In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, which is 1.86 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (14).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in Theological Studies, which is 2.4 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 5 degrees were awarded to women at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in Theological Studies, which is 0.417 times less than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

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Highest Graduation Rate (N/A%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary is N/A and N/A (N/A% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, N/A% of graduates (N/A students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
30 degrees awarded
Black or African American
8 degrees awarded
Asian
0 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary is white (30 degrees awarded). There were 3.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Male
19 degrees awarded
White Female
11 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary is white male (19 degrees awarded). There were 1.73 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (11 degrees).

Operations

Northern Baptist Theological Seminary has an endowment valued at nearly $15.8M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $330k (2.09%), compared to the 1.87% average return ($195k on $10.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2020, Northern Baptist Theological Seminary had a total salary expenditure of $5.21M. Northern Baptist Theological Seminary employs 3 Professors, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary are Male Professors (3), Female Professors(0), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary are: Management, with 6 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 2 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$15.8M

2020 Endowment

6.24%

decline from 2019

Northern Baptist Theological Seminary has an endowment valued at about $15.8M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Northern Baptist Theological Seminary declined 6.24% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.32M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$17k - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Northern Baptist Theological Seminary received $17k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$1.78M

2020 Salaries

10.1%

decline from 2019

In 2020, Northern Baptist Theological Seminary paid a median of $1.78M in salaries, which represents 34.1% of their overall expenditure ($5.21M) and a 10.1% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 23% growth from 2018 and a 13.1% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 2.95M (42.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$286k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Northern Baptist Theological Seminary paid a total of $286k to 3 employees working as instructors, which represents 16.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $855k (29%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

3 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

6 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary were Professor with 3 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary were Management with 6 employees; Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 2 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary was Male Professor with 3 employees, and Female Professor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary.

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