College of Biblical Studies-Houston vs Taylor University

College of Biblical Studies-Houston and Taylor University, while 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 Taylor University, with a more selective admissions process (acceptance rate of 79%), attracts a predominantly White student population. College of Biblical Studies-Houston's focus on biblical studies and ministry preparation draws students seeking a faith-based education, while Taylor University's broader range of majors, including nursing, business, and education, caters to a wider variety of academic interests. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these institutions' unique strengths and determine which aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	College of Biblical Studies-Houston	Taylor University
Overview
Location	Houston, Texas	Upland, Indiana
Campus setting	City: Large	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	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	63.0%	89.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Undenominational	Interdenominational

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	72.9%
Application fees	$40	$100
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants		2,037
Total number of admissions given out		1,484
Admitted students who chose to enroll		401
Yield rate		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	In state: $20,752 Out of state: $23,176	$48,597
Average net price	$14,550	$26,879
Tuition	In state: $6,576 Out of state: $9,000	$36,270
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $5,603 Meal plan: $5,056
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 $23,084
Students receiving federal student loan	42.0% Average amount $2,654	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	418 Men 59.3% Women 40.7%	1,944 Men 45.3% Women 54.7%
Graduate students	N/A	38 Men 60.5% Women 39.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	54.1%
International students	0.2%	4.1%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	N/A	1,585
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Indiana Illinois Ohio Michigan Wisconsin

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

Outcome
Graduation rate	40.0%	76.8%
Dropout rate	20.0%	23.2%
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	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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