Central Christian College of the Bible vs Taylor University

Central Christian College of the Bible and Taylor University, both esteemed Christian institutions, offer unique educational experiences. Central Christian, located in Moberly, Missouri, is a smaller institution with an acceptance rate of 100% and a focus on Bible-based education. Taylor, situated in Upland, Indiana, is larger and more selective, with an acceptance rate of 78% and a broader range of academic programs. While Central Christian's student body is predominantly White (89%) and female (62%), Taylor's student population is more diverse, with a significant international presence (13%) and a gender distribution closer to parity (53% female). Both institutions boast impressive graduation rates, with Central Christian at 63% and Taylor at 73%. To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison table highlighting key differences between these two institutions. Explore the table to discover which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Central Christian College of the Bible	Taylor University
Overview
Location	Moberly, Missouri	Upland, Indiana
Campus setting	Town: Distant	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	4-1-4
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	38.0%	89.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Churches of Christ	Interdenominational

Admission
Acceptance rate	21.3%	72.9%
Application fees	$100	$100
SAT range	840 - 950	N/A
ACT range	16 - 21	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	13.0%
Students submitting ACT score	83.0%
Total number of applicants	520	2,037
Total number of admissions given out	111	1,484
Admitted students who chose to enroll	52	401
Yield rate	46.8%	27.0%
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	$48,597
Average net price	$14,289	$26,879
Tuition	$8,250	$36,270
Room & board	$8,500	Room/dormitory: $5,603 Meal plan: $5,056
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $5,859	96.0% Average amount $23,084
Students receiving federal student loan	67.0% Average amount $4,840	43.0% Average amount $4,988
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	23.0% Average amount $4,642

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	141 Men 56.0% Women 44.0%	1,944 Men 45.3% Women 54.7%
Graduate students	29 Men 82.8% Women 17.2%	38 Men 60.5% Women 39.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	53.3%	54.1%
International students	1.8%	4.1%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	275	1,585
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	Indiana Illinois Ohio Michigan Wisconsin

Academics
Popular study areas	Theology Education Business	Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Visual & Performing Arts Psychology Business
Students to faculty ratio	8:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Association for Biblical Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	42.9%	76.8%
Dropout rate	54.8%	23.2%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
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	Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $64,773 Year 3: $70,149 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $54,109 Year 3: $65,024 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $56,015 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,368 Year 2: $46,790 Year 3: $51,514 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,867 Year 2: $38,529 Year 3: $40,733 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,805 Year 2: $35,416 Year 3: $39,764 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $37,380 Year 2: $35,864 Year 3: $39,345 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,603 Year 2: $30,119 Year 3: $39,283 Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,159 Year 2: $28,236 Year 3: $34,723 Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,307 Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: $27,126

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