Great Lakes Christian College vs Kuyper College

Great Lakes Christian College and Kuyper College, both rooted in Christian values, offer distinct educational experiences. Great Lakes, with an acceptance rate of 75%, welcomes a diverse student body, while Kuyper's 85% acceptance rate reflects its commitment to accessibility. Great Lakes students predominantly pursue degrees in Bible and Biblical Studies, while Kuyper's curriculum emphasizes Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. Kuyper's higher graduation rate of 55% compared to Great Lakes' 45% indicates its focus on student success. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these institutions and make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Great Lakes Christian College	Kuyper College
Overview
Location	Lansing, Michigan	Grand Rapids, Michigan
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: 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	61.0%	57.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Churches of Christ	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	68.9%
Application fees	$30
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants		106
Total number of admissions given out		73
Admitted students who chose to enroll		17
Yield rate		23.3%
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	$30,874	$35,840
Average net price	$15,453	$19,920
Tuition	$15,750	$24,630
Room & board	$8,600	$8,080
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan Other alternative tuition plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	95.0% Average amount $10,968	100.0% Average amount $13,886
Students receiving federal student loan	53.0% Average amount $5,159	76.0% Average amount $5,538
Students taking out private loans	3.0% Average amount $14,229	24.0% Average amount $8,811

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	165 Men 52.1% Women 47.9%	114 Men 37.7% Women 62.3%
Graduate students	N/A	13 Men 76.9% Women 23.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	1.2%	0.8%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	81	174
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 Psychology Liberal Arts Communication and Journalism Family and Consumer Sciences	Business Public Administration and Social Service Theology Liberal Arts Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio	15:1	8:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	29.6%	50.0%
Dropout rate	65.9%	50.0%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	N/A	Theological and Ministerial Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $21,508 Year 3: N/A

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