College of Biblical Studies-Houston vs Liberty University

College of Biblical Studies-Houston and Liberty University, both rooted in Christian values, offer distinct educational experiences. College of Biblical Studies-Houston, with its smaller size and lower acceptance rate, fosters a close-knit community, while Liberty University's larger student body provides a diverse and vibrant campus life. Liberty University's broader range of academic programs, including popular majors like Business and Psychology, contrasts with College of Biblical Studies-Houston's focus on Biblical Studies and Ministry. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these institutions' differences in student demographics, graduation rates, and other key aspects, helping you make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	College of Biblical Studies-Houston	Liberty University
Overview
Location	Houston, Texas	Lynchburg, Virginia
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Small
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%	79.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Undenominational	Evangelical

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	99.3%
Application fees	$40	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants		28,448
Total number of admissions given out		28,244
Admitted students who chose to enroll		5,461
Yield rate		19.3%
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	$42,620
Average net price	$14,550	$27,891
Tuition	In state: $6,576 Out of state: $9,000	$21,663
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $6,150 Meal plan: $4,560
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	79.0% Average amount $4,056	89.0% Average amount $12,431
Students receiving federal student loan	42.0% Average amount $2,654	52.0% Average amount $5,619
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	9.0% Average amount $17,351

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	418 Men 59.3% Women 40.7%	47,696 Men 43.0% Women 57.0%
Graduate students	N/A	47,013 Men 38.7% Women 61.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	76.0%
International students	0.2%	0.7%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	N/A	8,222
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Virginia North Carolina Pennsylvania Texas Florida

Academics
Popular study areas	Theology Business	Education Business Health Professions Psychology Theology
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	17:1
Institutional accreditation	Association for Biblical Higher Education	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	40.0%	62.1%
Dropout rate	20.0%	30.2%
Transferred out	N/A	5.6%
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	Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $84,316 Year 2: $62,012 Year 3: $91,964 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $80,385 Year 2: $80,964 Year 3: $87,831 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,657 Year 2: $68,219 Year 3: $77,205 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,410 Year 2: $72,022 Year 3: $73,900 Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,556 Year 2: $51,106 Year 3: $65,313 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,731 Year 2: $62,936 Year 3: $64,580 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,576 Year 2: $57,705 Year 3: $62,807 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $60,423 Year 2: $57,714 Year 3: $62,225 Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $40,885 Year 2: $56,415 Year 3: $62,169 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $58,240 Year 2: $59,895 Year 3: $61,052

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