College of Biblical Studies-Houston vs Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU)

College of Biblical Studies-Houston and Southwestern Assemblies of God University, both rooted in Christian faith, offer distinct educational experiences. College of Biblical Studies-Houston, with its smaller student body and lower acceptance rate, fosters a close-knit community. Southwestern Assemblies of God University, on the other hand, boasts a larger and more diverse student body, providing a vibrant campus life. While both institutions excel in theological studies, College of Biblical Studies-Houston emphasizes biblical studies, while Southwestern Assemblies of God University offers a wider range of majors, including business, education, and nursing. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these institutions' acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates, and make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	College of Biblical Studies-Houston	Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Overview
Location	Houston, Texas	Waxahachie, Texas
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%	67.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Undenominational	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	85.4%
Application fees	$40	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	900 - 1080
ACT range	N/A	17 - 22
Students submitting SAT score		43.0%
Students submitting ACT score		46.0%
Total number of applicants		658
Total number of admissions given out		562
Admitted students who chose to enroll		280
Yield rate		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	In state: $20,752 Out of state: $23,176	$37,614
Average net price	$14,550	$22,245
Tuition	In state: $6,576 Out of state: $9,000	$16,444
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $3,570 Meal plan: $4,763
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	79.0% Average amount $4,056	96.0% Average amount $12,024
Students receiving federal student loan	42.0% Average amount $2,654	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	418 Men 59.3% Women 40.7%	1,519 Men 48.2% Women 51.8%
Graduate students	N/A	324 Men 47.2% Women 52.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	0.2%	0.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	738
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 Philosophy and Religious Studies Liberal Arts Education
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	16:1
Institutional accreditation	Association for Biblical Higher Education	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	40.0%	42.6%
Dropout rate	20.0%	27.4%
Transferred out	N/A	29.3%
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	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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