College of Biblical Studies-Houston vs Union University

College of Biblical Studies-Houston and Union University, while 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 Union University's larger student body provides a more diverse and vibrant campus life. Union University's broader range of academic programs, including popular majors like nursing and business, contrasts with College of Biblical Studies-Houston's focus on biblical studies and ministry. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover further differences in student demographics, graduation rates, and more, helping you make an informed decision about which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	College of Biblical Studies-Houston	Union University
Overview
Location	Houston, Texas	Jackson, Tennessee
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Small
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%	87.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Undenominational	Baptist

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	52.9%
Application fees	$40	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $25
SAT range	N/A	1120 - 1330
ACT range	N/A	23 - 30
Students submitting SAT score		14.0%
Students submitting ACT score		86.0%
Total number of applicants		2,660
Total number of admissions given out		1,407
Admitted students who chose to enroll		355
Yield rate		25.2%
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	$57,160
Average net price	$14,550	$27,660
Tuition	In state: $6,576 Out of state: $9,000	$34,320
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $8,250 Meal plan: $3,800
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	79.0% Average amount $4,056	99.0% Average amount $27,090
Students receiving federal student loan	42.0% Average amount $2,654	48.0% Average amount $5,366
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	6.0% Average amount $10,345

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	418 Men 59.3% Women 40.7%	1,993 Men 34.9% Women 65.1%
Graduate students	N/A	937 Men 29.5% Women 70.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	0.2%	1.6%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	N/A	1,288
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	Health Professions Business Education Public Administration and Social Service Liberal Arts
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	9:1
Institutional accreditation	Association for Biblical Higher Education	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	40.0%	68.3%
Dropout rate	20.0%	8.5%
Transferred out	N/A	22.9%
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	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $110,140 Year 2: $120,955 Year 3: $125,017 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $76,963 Year 2: $90,412 Year 3: $90,742 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $69,081 Year 2: $70,456 Year 3: $76,100 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $73,416 Year 2: $70,680 Year 3: $68,907 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,095 Year 2: $58,673 Year 3: $58,445 Educational Administration and Supervision (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $56,930 Year 2: $61,516 Year 3: $57,493 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,028 Year 2: $44,590 Year 3: $47,722 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,732 Year 2: $47,191 Year 3: $47,278 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $42,103 Year 2: $43,674 Year 3: $45,420 Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $40,212 Year 2: $39,693 Year 3: $41,241

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