Maranatha Baptist University (MBBC) vs Central Christian College of the Bible

Maranatha Baptist University and Central Christian College of the Bible, both esteemed Christian institutions, offer unique educational experiences. Maranatha, located in Watertown, Wisconsin, boasts a higher acceptance rate (88%) compared to Central Christian's 75%. Maranatha's student body is predominantly female (62%), while Central Christian's is more evenly balanced (52% female, 48% male). Both universities offer a range of popular majors, including Bible and Theological Studies, but Maranatha also features programs in Business, Education, and Nursing. While Central Christian has a slightly higher graduation rate (63% vs. 59%), Maranatha's smaller student body (1,200 vs. 1,800) may provide a more personalized learning environment. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover which university better aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Central Christian College of the Bible	Maranatha Baptist University
Overview
Location	Moberly, Missouri	Watertown, Wisconsin
Campus setting	Town: Distant	Town: Fringe
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	38.0%	78.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Churches of Christ	Baptist

Admission
Acceptance rate	21.3%	80.3%
Application fees	$100	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	840 - 950	930 - 1230
ACT range	16 - 21	20 - 27
Students submitting SAT score	13.0%	19.0%
Students submitting ACT score	83.0%	55.0%
Total number of applicants	520	264
Total number of admissions given out	111	212
Admitted students who chose to enroll	52	139
Yield rate	46.8%	65.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$32,030	$33,970
Average net price	$14,289	$20,542
Tuition	$8,250	$16,800
Room & board	$8,500	$7,980
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $5,859	95.0% Average amount $8,672
Students receiving federal student loan	67.0% Average amount $4,840	30.0% Average amount $5,069
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	9.0% Average amount $10,163

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	141 Men 56.0% Women 44.0%	818 Men 42.9% Women 57.1%
Graduate students	29 Men 82.8% Women 17.2%	248 Men 58.1% Women 41.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	53.3%	63.2%
International students	1.8%	0.7%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Town: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	275	768
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Missouri Alabama Arkansas Arizona Florida	Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Indiana Pennsylvania

Academics
Popular study areas	Theology Education Business	Education Theology Business Multidisciplinary Studies Liberal Arts
Students to faculty ratio	8:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Association for Biblical Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	42.9%	56.8%
Dropout rate	54.8%	23.3%
Transferred out	N/A	19.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $21,703 Year 3: $27,403	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,116 Year 2: $36,134 Year 3: $46,370 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,249 Year 2: $18,315 Year 3: N/A Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,981 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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