College of Biblical Studies-Houston vs Trevecca Nazarene University

College of Biblical Studies-Houston and Trevecca Nazarene 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 Trevecca Nazarene University's larger student body provides a diverse and vibrant campus life. While both institutions excel in preparing students for careers in ministry and related fields, Trevecca Nazarene University offers a wider range of undergraduate programs, including nursing, business, and education. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about the differences in 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	Trevecca Nazarene University
Overview
Location	Houston, Texas	Nashville, Tennessee
Campus setting	City: Large	City: 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%	73.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Undenominational	Evangelical

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	77.7%
Application fees	$40
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants		1,565
Total number of admissions given out		1,216
Admitted students who chose to enroll		425
Yield rate		35.0%
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	$49,084
Average net price	$14,550	$15,795
Tuition	In state: $6,576 Out of state: $9,000	$25,998
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $4,700 Meal plan: $4,700
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	79.0% Average amount $4,056	100.0% Average amount $19,966
Students receiving federal student loan	42.0% Average amount $2,654	46.0% Average amount $5,137
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	5.0% Average amount $9,881

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	418 Men 59.3% Women 40.7%	1,917 Men 38.0% Women 62.0%
Graduate students	N/A	1,800 Men 28.6% Women 71.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	0.2%	5.1%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	953
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 Health Professions Theology Visual & Performing Arts
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%	48.9%
Dropout rate	20.0%	24.3%
Transferred out	N/A	25.7%
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	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $98,439 Year 2: $90,678 Year 3: $104,397 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $62,900 Year 2: $70,296 Year 3: $74,015 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,362 Year 2: $59,967 Year 3: $66,477 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,652 Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: $43,928 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $39,172 Year 2: $41,844 Year 3: $42,843 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $30,486 Year 2: $37,568 Year 3: $33,189 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $55,964 Year 3: N/A Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,264 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,929 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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