Boise Bible College vs Barclay College

Boise Bible College and Barclay College, while both rooted in Christian values and offering a faith-based education, present distinct experiences for prospective students. Boise Bible College, located in the vibrant city of Boise, Idaho, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students seeking a Christ-centered education. Barclay College, nestled in the quaint town of Haviland, Kansas, offers a smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further differences, including popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates, to determine which institution best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Barclay College	Boise Bible College
Overview
Location	Haviland, Kansas	Boise, Idaho
Campus setting	Rural: Remote	Suburb: 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
Students retention rate	50.0%	40.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Protestant	Undenominational

Admission
Acceptance rate	54.1%	79.4%
Application fees		$25
SAT range	N/A	890 - 1200
ACT range	N/A	15 - 26
Students submitting SAT score		60.0%
Students submitting ACT score		15.0%
Total number of applicants	229	34
Total number of admissions given out	124	27
Admitted students who chose to enroll	18	20
Yield rate	14.5%	74.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$36,050	$42,020
Average net price	$26,236	$17,491
Tuition	$18,000	$12,450
Room & board	$9,990	Room/dormitory: $3,200 Meal plan: $3,800
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $9,734	100.0% Average amount $7,792
Students receiving federal student loan	64.0% Average amount $2,891	32.0% Average amount $4,532
Students taking out private loans	7.0% Average amount $6,096	4.0% Average amount $5,000

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	168 Men 45.8% Women 54.2%	89 Men 57.3% Women 42.7%
Graduate students	31 Men 71.0% Women 29.0%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	N/A	N/A
Campus local/setting	Rural: Remote	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	200	100
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Theology Psychology Liberal Arts Education Business	Theology Education
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Association for Biblical Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	50.0%	50.0%
Dropout rate	47.4%	36.7%
Transferred out	2.6%	13.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	N/A	Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $19,045 Year 3: N/A

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