Moody Bible Institute vs Davis College

Moody Bible Institute and Davis College, while both rooted in Christian values, offer distinct educational experiences. Moody, with an acceptance rate of 58%, is more selective than Davis, which accepts 100% of applicants. Moody's student body is predominantly female (62%), while Davis has a more balanced gender ratio (52% female, 48% male). Both institutions offer a range of undergraduate programs, with Moody specializing in Bible and theological studies, and Davis focusing on liberal arts and sciences. Moody boasts a higher graduation rate (75%) compared to Davis (68%). Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more key differences and make an informed decision about which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Davis College	Moody Bible Institute
Overview
Location	Johnson City, New York	Chicago, Illinois
Campus setting	Suburb: Midsize	City: 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	100.0%	73.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Undenominational	Interdenominational

Admission
Acceptance rate	100.0%	97.7%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	3	298
Total number of admissions given out	3	291
Admitted students who chose to enroll	2	166
Yield rate	66.7%	57.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$26,930	$32,479
Average net price	$8,820	$21,399
Tuition	$15,750	$11,840
Room & board	$7,000	Room/dormitory: $6,970 Meal plan: $5,130
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $13,210	86.0% Average amount $9,690
Students receiving federal student loan		44.0% Average amount $6,918
Students taking out private loans		2.0% Average amount $6,836

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	147 Men 56.5% Women 43.5%	1,903 Men 51.5% Women 48.5%
Graduate students	N/A	703 Men 62.4% Women 37.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	70.3%
International students	1.4%	9.9%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Midsize	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	796	1,107
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Illinois Virgin Islands Michigan Wisconsin Indiana

Academics
Popular study areas	Theology Education	Theology Health Professions Education
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	16:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	53.1%	52.6%
Dropout rate	37.5%	28.7%
Transferred out	9.4%	14.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Bible/Biblical Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,176 Year 2: $22,627 Year 3: $27,539	Theological and Ministerial Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,411 Year 2: $23,649 Year 3: $36,975 Bible/Biblical Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,632 Year 2: $31,314 Year 3: $34,081 Theology and Religious Vocations, Other (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $38,753 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $32,312 Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,204 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $30,933 Religious Education (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,972 Year 2: $20,824 Year 3: $22,530 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,944 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Bible/Biblical Studies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A Bible/Biblical Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $60,141 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,988 Year 2: $21,166 Year 3: N/A Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,836 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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