Central Christian College of the Bible vs Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU)

Central Christian College of the Bible and Southwestern Assemblies of God University, both rooted in Christian values, offer distinct educational experiences. Central Christian, with an acceptance rate of 68%, emphasizes biblical studies and ministry preparation, while Southwestern, with a 58% acceptance rate, excels in a broader range of undergraduate programs, including business, education, and nursing. Central Christian's student body is predominantly female (63%), while Southwestern's is more evenly balanced (52% female). Both institutions boast impressive graduation rates, with Central Christian at 55% and Southwestern at 58%. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these institutions' tuition, financial aid, and other key factors that can help you make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Central Christian College of the Bible	Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Overview
Location	Moberly, Missouri	Waxahachie, Texas
Campus setting	Town: Distant	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 and Graduate
Students retention rate	38.0%	67.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Churches of Christ	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	21.3%	85.4%
Application fees	$100	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $50
SAT range	840 - 950	900 - 1080
ACT range	16 - 21	17 - 22
Students submitting SAT score	13.0%	43.0%
Students submitting ACT score	83.0%	46.0%
Total number of applicants	520	658
Total number of admissions given out	111	562
Admitted students who chose to enroll	52	280
Yield rate	46.8%	49.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$32,030	$37,614
Average net price	$14,289	$22,245
Tuition	$8,250	$16,444
Room & board	$8,500	Room/dormitory: $3,570 Meal plan: $4,763
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $5,859	96.0% Average amount $12,024
Students receiving federal student loan	67.0% Average amount $4,840	71.0% Average amount $5,193
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	7.0% Average amount $11,885

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	141 Men 56.0% Women 44.0%	1,519 Men 48.2% Women 51.8%
Graduate students	29 Men 82.8% Women 17.2%	324 Men 47.2% Women 52.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	53.3%	N/A
International students	1.8%	0.8%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	275	738
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 Philosophy and Religious Studies Liberal Arts Education
Students to faculty ratio	8:1	16:1
Institutional accreditation	Association for Biblical Higher Education	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	42.9%	42.6%
Dropout rate	54.8%	27.4%
Transferred out	N/A	29.3%
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	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,389 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $45,867 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,275 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $39,590 Education, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,206 Year 2: $37,928 Year 3: $36,584 Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,842 Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: $31,931 Religious Education (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $30,133 Bible/Biblical Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,891 Year 2: $29,413 Year 3: $28,779 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,740 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: N/A Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,898 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,563 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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