Biola University vs Lipscomb University

Biola University and Lipscomb University, both esteemed Christian institutions, offer unique educational experiences to their students. Biola, located in La Mirada, California, boasts a lower acceptance rate of 65% compared to Lipscomb's 75% in Nashville, Tennessee. While Biola's student body is predominantly female, Lipscomb's is more evenly balanced. Both universities offer a diverse range of undergraduate programs, with popular majors including Business, Psychology, and Nursing. However, Biola excels in the sciences, with strong programs in Biology and Biochemistry, while Lipscomb shines in the arts, with notable programs in Music and Theatre. With graduation rates of 68% and 65% respectively, both universities prioritize student success and provide ample resources to support their students' academic journeys. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover more distinctions between these two exceptional universities and make an informed decision about your higher education path.

	Biola University	Lipscomb University
Overview
Location	La Mirada, California	Nashville, Tennessee
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	88.0%	85.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Undenominational	Churches of Christ

Admission
Acceptance rate	60.8%	74.0%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $45 Graduate: $65	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	1103 - 1348	1100 - 1270
ACT range	22 - 29	22 - 29
Students submitting SAT score	26.0%	18.0%
Students submitting ACT score	11.0%	65.0%
Total number of applicants	4,354	3,422
Total number of admissions given out	2,646	2,532
Admitted students who chose to enroll	655	663
Yield rate	24.8%	26.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$59,500	$53,252
Average net price	$29,123	$26,614
Tuition	$44,382	$33,012
Room & board	$10,202	Room/dormitory: $7,816 Meal plan: $6,160
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $28,421	99.0% Average amount $24,624
Students receiving federal student loan	47.0% Average amount $4,897	35.0% Average amount $5,142
Students taking out private loans	7.0% Average amount $15,279	5.0% Average amount $17,590

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	3,596 Men 38.0% Women 62.0%	2,952 Men 39.3% Women 60.7%
Graduate students	1,955 Men 54.5% Women 45.5%	1,826 Men 29.0% Women 71.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	28.6%	N/A
International students	9.2%	2.5%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	2,750	1,630
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California Washington Oregon Texas Colorado	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Theology Health Professions Education Philosophy and Religious Studies Psychology	Education Health Professions Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences Visual & Performing Arts
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	69.9%	71.3%
Dropout rate	6.1%	28.1%
Transferred out	22.7%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	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	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $100,230 Year 2: $119,716 Year 3: $125,699 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $66,830 Year 2: $79,473 Year 3: $83,140 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,863 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $74,926 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,789 Year 2: $54,697 Year 3: $63,289 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,514 Year 2: $58,221 Year 3: $60,483 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,065 Year 2: $55,512 Year 3: $56,306 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,287 Year 2: $53,080 Year 3: $53,583 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,305 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $50,821 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $39,522 Year 2: $42,235 Year 3: $50,008 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,450 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $48,652

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