College of Biblical Studies-Houston vs Evangel University

College of Biblical Studies-Houston and Evangel University, both rooted in Christian values, offer distinct educational experiences. College of Biblical Studies-Houston, with an acceptance rate of 100%, welcomes a diverse student body, while Evangel University, with a more selective admissions process (acceptance rate of 68%), attracts a predominantly White student population. Evangel University's larger student body boasts a higher graduation rate (63%) compared to College of Biblical Studies-Houston's 58%. While both institutions offer a range of undergraduate programs, Evangel University's offerings extend to graduate degrees as well. To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison table highlighting key differences between these two institutions, including popular majors, student demographics, and more. Explore the table to discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	College of Biblical Studies-Houston	Evangel University
Overview
Location	Houston, Texas	Springfield, Missouri
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Midsize
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	63.0%	74.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Undenominational	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	63.6%
Application fees	$40	$25
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants		1,224
Total number of admissions given out		779
Admitted students who chose to enroll		307
Yield rate		39.4%
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	In state: $20,752 Out of state: $23,176	$37,237
Average net price	$14,550	$21,641
Tuition	In state: $6,576 Out of state: $9,000	$24,434
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $4,566 Meal plan: $4,474
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	79.0% Average amount $4,056	100.0% Average amount $16,251
Students receiving federal student loan	42.0% Average amount $2,654	96.0% Average amount $5,240
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	9.0% Average amount $10,360

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	418 Men 59.3% Women 40.7%	1,669 Men 45.4% Women 54.6%
Graduate students	N/A	431 Men 42.5% Women 57.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	0.2%	0.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	N/A	1,454
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Theology Business	Education Business Theology Public Administration and Social Service Health Professions
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Association for Biblical Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	40.0%	63.3%
Dropout rate	20.0%	36.5%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Religious Education (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,534 Year 2: $21,052 Year 3: $25,538 Theological and Ministerial Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,060 Year 2: $28,309 Year 3: $21,903	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $47,865 Year 2: $47,650 Year 3: $53,306 Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $33,436 Year 2: $43,314 Year 3: $49,015 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $34,036 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $40,542 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,235 Year 2: $36,156 Year 3: $39,496 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,105 Year 2: $34,420 Year 3: $38,603 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,091 Year 2: $31,988 Year 3: $33,493 Religion/Religious Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,443 Year 2: $27,536 Year 3: $30,816 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,454 Year 2: $33,410 Year 3: $29,683 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,550 Year 2: $18,771 Year 3: $27,710 Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,522 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $20,451

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