Central Christian College of the Bible vs Lincoln Christian University

Central Christian College of the Bible and Lincoln Christian University, both rooted in Christian values, offer distinct educational experiences. Central Christian, located in Moberly, Missouri, boasts a smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community. With an acceptance rate of 75%, it welcomes a diverse group of learners. Lincoln Christian, situated in Lincoln, Illinois, attracts a larger student population and offers a broader range of academic programs. Its acceptance rate of 68% reflects its commitment to providing opportunities to a wider pool of students. While Central Christian excels in Bible and Ministry majors, Lincoln Christian shines in Business and Education programs. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these institutions' unique strengths and make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Central Christian College of the Bible	Lincoln Christian University
Overview
Location	Moberly, Missouri	Lincoln, Illinois
Campus setting	Town: Distant	Town: Distant
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	38.0%	64.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Churches of Christ	Churches of Christ

Admission
Acceptance rate	21.3%	63.5%
Application fees	$100
SAT range	840 - 950	940 - 1180
ACT range	16 - 21	20 - 26
Students submitting SAT score	13.0%	42.0%
Students submitting ACT score	83.0%	55.0%
Total number of applicants	520	222
Total number of admissions given out	111	141
Admitted students who chose to enroll	52	64
Yield rate	46.8%	45.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$32,030	$28,271
Average net price	$14,289	$17,595
Tuition	$8,250	$14,520
Room & board	$8,500	Room/dormitory: $3,740 Meal plan: $4,050
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $5,859	100.0% Average amount $10,399
Students receiving federal student loan	67.0% Average amount $4,840	62.0% Average amount $5,006
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	5.0% Average amount $8,200

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	141 Men 56.0% Women 44.0%	287 Men 57.8% Women 42.2%
Graduate students	29 Men 82.8% Women 17.2%	250 Men 58.0% Women 42.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	53.3%	N/A
International students	1.8%	4.1%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	275	574
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Missouri Alabama Arkansas Arizona Florida	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Theology Education Business	Theology Business Psychology Health Professions Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio	8:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Association for Biblical Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	42.9%	46.1%
Dropout rate	54.8%	32.6%
Transferred out	N/A	20.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $21,703 Year 3: $27,403	Theological and Ministerial Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,010 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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