Faith Baptist Bible College vs Harding University

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary and Harding University, both rooted in Christian values, offer distinct educational experiences. Faith Baptist, a smaller institution, fosters a close-knit community with a focus on biblical studies and ministerial preparation. Harding, a larger university, provides a diverse range of academic programs, including professional fields like nursing and business. While Faith Baptist boasts a higher acceptance rate, Harding attracts a more ethnically diverse student body. Both institutions offer competitive graduation rates, ensuring students are well-prepared for their future endeavors. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary	Harding University
Overview
Location	Ankeny, Iowa	Searcy, Arkansas
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	80.0%	84.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Baptist	Churches of Christ

Admission
Acceptance rate	56.1%	54.1%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $45 Graduate: $45	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $45
SAT range	1020 - 1180	1050 - 1300
ACT range	20 - 27	20 - 28
Students submitting SAT score	10.0%	23.0%
Students submitting ACT score	71.0%	80.0%
Total number of applicants	228	2,200
Total number of admissions given out	128	1,191
Admitted students who chose to enroll	84	748
Yield rate	65.6%	62.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$29,937	$34,538
Average net price	$16,851	$20,533
Tuition	$17,480	$21,690
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $3,474 Meal plan: $3,844	Room/dormitory: $4,068 Meal plan: $4,658
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $12,585	97.0% Average amount $12,769
Students receiving federal student loan	28.0% Average amount $4,990	45.0% Average amount $5,607
Students taking out private loans	2.0% Average amount $10,740	6.0% Average amount $12,585

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	384 Men 47.7% Women 52.3%	3,684 Men 43.8% Women 56.2%
Graduate students	62 Men 83.9% Women 16.1%	1,289 Men 34.0% Women 66.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	3.6%	6.2%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	242	2,867
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Theology Business Education Philosophy and Religious Studies	Health Professions Education Business Communication and Journalism Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio	15:1	16:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	56.0%	67.2%
Dropout rate	21.3%	31.7%
Transferred out	18.7%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	N/A	Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $117,748 Year 2: $124,539 Year 3: $127,639 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $101,011 Year 2: $106,978 Year 3: $105,028 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,933 Year 2: $67,101 Year 3: $88,179 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $69,415 Year 2: $68,618 Year 3: $71,365 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $72,335 Year 2: $66,104 Year 3: $69,942 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,533 Year 2: $58,673 Year 3: $67,054 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,156 Year 2: $52,733 Year 3: $65,082 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,219 Year 2: $57,047 Year 3: $64,125 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,088 Year 2: $58,221 Year 3: $62,592 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $50,124 Year 2: $52,941 Year 3: $60,778

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Faith Baptist Bible College vs Harding University

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