Bryan College-Dayton vs Columbia International

Bryan College-Dayton and Columbia International University, both esteemed Christian institutions, offer unique educational experiences. Bryan College-Dayton, nestled in the scenic Dayton, Tennessee, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Columbia International University, located in the vibrant city of Columbia, South Carolina, stands out with its diverse student body, representing over 70 countries. While Bryan College-Dayton excels in the fields of Business, Education, and Psychology, Columbia International University shines in the areas of Biblical Studies, Missions, and Intercultural Studies. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, such as graduation rates, tuition fees, and additional factors, to determine which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Bryan College-Dayton	Columbia International University
Overview
Location	Dayton, Tennessee	Columbia, South Carolina
Campus setting	Town: Distant	City: Midsize
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	67.0%	64.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Interdenominational

Admission
Acceptance rate	51.0%	45.6%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $25
SAT range	N/A	940 - 1135
ACT range	N/A	17 - 24
Students submitting SAT score		39.0%
Students submitting ACT score		21.0%
Total number of applicants	990	526
Total number of admissions given out	505	240
Admitted students who chose to enroll	195	176
Yield rate	38.6%	73.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$31,110	$38,700
Average net price	$15,901	$20,088
Tuition	$16,900	$24,490
Room & board	$8,050	$8,950
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $12,069	96.0% Average amount $17,706
Students receiving federal student loan	62.0% Average amount $4,743	66.0% Average amount $5,128
Students taking out private loans	6.0% Average amount $7,968	7.0% Average amount $9,004

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,376 Men 46.4% Women 53.6%	905 Men 46.2% Women 53.8%
Graduate students	174 Men 41.4% Women 58.6%	1,433 Men 47.6% Women 52.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	47.6%
International students	1.5%	14.2%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	664	400
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	South Carolina Florida North Carolina Georgia Texas

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Education Psychology Law Enforcement and Firefighting Theology	Theology Education Business Psychology Liberal Arts
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	16:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	57.9%	62.1%
Dropout rate	42.1%	16.8%
Transferred out	N/A	19.0%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,728 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Theology and Religious Vocations, Other (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,960 Year 3: $43,723 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $30,119 Year 3: $33,137 Bible/Biblical Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,420 Year 2: $24,421 Year 3: $25,579 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $23,982 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $21,964 Year 3: $23,347 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,035 Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,421 Year 3: N/A Theological and Ministerial Studies (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,420 Year 3: N/A Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $23,351 Year 3: N/A

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