Alliant International University-San Diego vs Biola University

Alliant International University-San Diego and Biola University, both located in Southern California, offer distinct educational experiences for prospective students. Alliant International University-San Diego, with an acceptance rate of 80%, is known for its diverse student body and strong programs in psychology, education, and business. Biola University, on the other hand, has a more selective admissions process with an acceptance rate of 65% and is recognized for its Christ-centered education and strengths in the fields of nursing, biology, and biblical studies. While both universities provide a supportive learning environment, their unique characteristics and offerings cater to different student preferences and aspirations. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover which institution aligns best with your academic goals and personal values.

	Alliant International University-San Diego	Biola University
Overview
Location	San Diego, California	La Mirada, California
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (For Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		88.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation		Undenominational

Admission
Acceptance rate	100.0%	60.8%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $65 Graduate: $65	Undergraduate: $45 Graduate: $65
SAT range	N/A	1103 - 1348
ACT range	N/A	22 - 29
Students submitting SAT score		26.0%
Students submitting ACT score		11.0%
Total number of applicants	5	4,354
Total number of admissions given out	5	2,646
Admitted students who chose to enroll		655
Yield rate		24.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$37,386	$59,500
Average net price		$29,123
Tuition	$13,320	$44,382
Room & board		$10,202
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		100.0% Average amount $28,421
Students receiving federal student loan		47.0% Average amount $4,897
Students taking out private loans		7.0% Average amount $15,279

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	378 Men 36.8% Women 63.2%	3,596 Men 38.0% Women 62.0%
Graduate students	3,284 Men 22.6% Women 77.4%	1,955 Men 54.5% Women 45.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	28.6%
International students	0.6%	9.2%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	2,750
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	California Washington Oregon Texas Colorado

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Psychology Business Health Professions Legal Profession	Theology Health Professions Education Philosophy and Religious Studies Psychology
Students to faculty ratio	5:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	9.1%	69.9%
Dropout rate	27.3%	6.1%
Transferred out	63.6%	22.7%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Research and Experimental Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $104,061 Year 2: $102,600 Year 3: $104,147 Human Resources Management and Services (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $90,061 Year 2: $73,949 Year 3: $82,998 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $64,476 Year 2: $65,610 Year 3: $74,891 Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education (Post-Baccalaureate Certificates) Year 1: $59,523 Year 2: $63,501 Year 3: $72,185 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $61,217 Year 2: $67,995 Year 3: $68,863 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $67,278 Year 2: $61,516 Year 3: $59,819 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $57,093 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,946 Year 2: $45,980 Year 3: $50,728 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: N/A Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,156 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $78,482 Year 2: $74,576 Year 3: $86,424 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $73,587 Year 2: $62,012 Year 3: $72,963 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,111 Year 2: $44,711 Year 3: $53,447 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $49,980 Year 2: $51,273 Year 3: $52,274 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,574 Year 2: $26,585 Year 3: $44,140 Music (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,811 Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: $43,156 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,228 Year 2: $35,772 Year 3: $41,681 Religious Education (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,993 Year 2: $26,933 Year 3: $41,017 Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $40,448 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $40,971 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,443 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $40,650

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