Grace College and Theological Seminary vs Clarks Summit University

Grace College and Theological Seminary and Clarks Summit University, both rooted in Christian values, offer distinct educational experiences. Grace, located in Winona Lake, Indiana, boasts a higher acceptance rate (86%) compared to Clarks Summit's 78%. While Grace's student body is predominantly female (61%), Clarks Summit maintains a more balanced gender ratio. Both institutions excel in certain academic areas; Grace is known for its strong programs in Bible and Theology, while Clarks Summit shines in Business and Psychology. With graduation rates of 58% and 62% respectively, both universities prioritize student success. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these institutions' unique offerings and make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Grace College and Theological Seminary	Clarks Summit University
Overview
Location	Winona Lake, Indiana	Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
Campus setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Large
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	75.0%	71.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation	Anabaptist	Baptist

Admission
Acceptance rate	83.2%	58.3%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $25
SAT range	990 - 1220	N/A
ACT range	19 - 27	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	20.0%
Students submitting ACT score	11.0%
Total number of applicants	4,152	417
Total number of admissions given out	3,453	243
Admitted students who chose to enroll	437	92
Yield rate	12.7%	37.9%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$40,428	$39,203
Average net price	$18,795	$17,216
Tuition	$27,328	$27,200
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,124 Meal plan: $4,852	Room/dormitory: $2,700 Meal plan: $4,100
Available payment plans	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $19,892	100.0% Average amount $19,490
Students receiving federal student loan	65.0% Average amount $5,514	53.0% Average amount $4,990
Students taking out private loans	8.0% Average amount $10,726	6.0% Average amount $7,690

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,598 Men 38.1% Women 61.9%	467 Men 49.3% Women 50.7%
Graduate students	321 Men 53.9% Women 46.1%	229 Men 59.0% Women 41.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	3.4%	3.6%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,103	594
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	Business Theology Education Health Professions Kinesiology & Leisure Studies	Theology Psychology Education Business Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio	20:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	70.7%	54.9%
Dropout rate	28.7%	22.0%
Transferred out	N/A	23.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $55,770 Year 3: $55,797 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,173 Year 2: $43,240 Year 3: $41,761 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $37,930 Year 2: $33,281 Year 3: $40,220 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,637 Year 3: $36,169 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,295 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $35,872 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $34,775 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,244 Year 2: $30,650 Year 3: $32,366 Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,348 Year 2: $18,771 Year 3: $31,238 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,733 Year 2: $26,933 Year 3: $30,527 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,180 Year 2: $24,035 Year 3: $30,384	Bible/Biblical Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $46,321 Year 3: $39,055 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $26,353 Year 3: $31,655 Bible/Biblical Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,861 Year 2: $25,709 Year 3: $28,215 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,590 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Theological and Ministerial Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: N/A Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $58,673 Year 3: N/A

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