College of Biblical Studies-Houston vs Faith Baptist Bible College

College of Biblical Studies-Houston and Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary stand out as two prominent institutions offering faith-based higher education. While both share a commitment to Christian values and theological studies, they differ in several key aspects. College of Biblical Studies-Houston boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it more accessible to aspiring students. Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary, on the other hand, offers a wider range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including popular majors like Biblical Studies, Christian Education, and Pastoral Ministry. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further distinctions, such as student body demographics, graduation rates, and additional program offerings, to determine which institution best aligns with your academic and spiritual goals.

	College of Biblical Studies-Houston	Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
Overview
Location	Houston, Texas	Ankeny, Iowa
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
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%	80.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Undenominational	Baptist

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	56.1%
Application fees	$40	Undergraduate: $45 Graduate: $45
SAT range	N/A	1020 - 1180
ACT range	N/A	20 - 27
Students submitting SAT score		10.0%
Students submitting ACT score		71.0%
Total number of applicants		228
Total number of admissions given out		128
Admitted students who chose to enroll		84
Yield rate		65.6%
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	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $20,752 Out of state: $23,176	$29,937
Average net price	$14,550	$16,851
Tuition	In state: $6,576 Out of state: $9,000	$17,480
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $3,474 Meal plan: $3,844
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 $12,585
Students receiving federal student loan	42.0% Average amount $2,654	28.0% Average amount $4,990
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	2.0% Average amount $10,740

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	418 Men 59.3% Women 40.7%	384 Men 47.7% Women 52.3%
Graduate students	N/A	62 Men 83.9% Women 16.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	0.2%	3.6%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	242
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	Theology Business Education Philosophy and Religious Studies
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Association for Biblical Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	40.0%	56.0%
Dropout rate	20.0%	21.3%
Transferred out	N/A	18.7%
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	N/A

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