Boise Bible College vs Lincoln Christian University

Boise Bible College and Lincoln Christian University, both rooted in Christian values, offer distinct educational experiences. Boise Bible College, nestled in the Treasure Valley of Idaho, boasts a tight-knit community with a focus on biblical studies and ministry preparation. Lincoln Christian University, situated in the vibrant city of Lincoln, Illinois, emphasizes a well-rounded liberal arts education with a strong Christian foundation. While both institutions share a commitment to spiritual growth and academic excellence, they differ in acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Boise Bible College	Lincoln Christian University
Overview
Location	Boise, Idaho	Lincoln, Illinois
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	40.0%	64.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Undenominational	Churches of Christ

Admission
Acceptance rate	79.4%	63.5%
Application fees	$25
SAT range	890 - 1200	940 - 1180
ACT range	15 - 26	20 - 26
Students submitting SAT score	60.0%	42.0%
Students submitting ACT score	15.0%	55.0%
Total number of applicants	34	222
Total number of admissions given out	27	141
Admitted students who chose to enroll	20	64
Yield rate	74.1%	45.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A
High school GPA	Required	N/A
Recommendation letters	Required	N/A
High school transcript	Required	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$42,020	$28,271
Average net price	$17,491	$17,595
Tuition	$12,450	$14,520
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $3,200 Meal plan: $3,800	Room/dormitory: $3,740 Meal plan: $4,050
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $7,792	100.0% Average amount $10,399
Students receiving federal student loan	32.0% Average amount $4,532	62.0% Average amount $5,006
Students taking out private loans	4.0% Average amount $5,000	5.0% Average amount $8,200

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	89 Men 57.3% Women 42.7%	287 Men 57.8% Women 42.2%
Graduate students	N/A	250 Men 58.0% Women 42.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	N/A	4.1%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	100	574
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 Education	Theology Business Psychology Health Professions Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Association for Biblical Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	50.0%	46.1%
Dropout rate	36.7%	32.6%
Transferred out	13.3%	20.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $19,045 Year 3: N/A	Theological and Ministerial Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,010 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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