Multnomah University vs Boise Bible College

Multnomah University and Boise Bible College, both esteemed Christian institutions, offer unique educational experiences. Multnomah, located in Portland, Oregon, boasts a diverse student body and a strong focus on the arts, while Boise Bible College, nestled in the Treasure Valley of Idaho, emphasizes biblical studies and ministry preparation. With acceptance rates of 75% and 85% respectively, both universities welcome students from various backgrounds. Multnomah's popular majors include Bible and Theology, Music, and Psychology, while Boise Bible College excels in Biblical Studies, Pastoral Ministry, and Christian Education. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these institutions' graduation rates, student demographics, and other key differences, helping you make an informed decision about your higher education journey.

	Boise Bible College	Multnomah University
Overview
Location	Boise, Idaho	Portland, Oregon
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	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	40.0%	54.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Undenominational

Admission
Acceptance rate	79.4%	59.4%
Application fees	$25	Undergraduate: $40 Graduate: $40
SAT range	890 - 1200	N/A
ACT range	15 - 26	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	60.0%
Students submitting ACT score	15.0%
Total number of applicants	34	320
Total number of admissions given out	27	190
Admitted students who chose to enroll	20	78
Yield rate	74.1%	41.1%
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	$42,020	$47,490
Average net price	$17,491	$31,285
Tuition	$12,450	$28,160
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $3,200 Meal plan: $3,800	Room/dormitory: $4,900 Meal plan: $5,020
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $7,792	100.0% Average amount $14,275
Students receiving federal student loan	32.0% Average amount $4,532	98.0% Average amount $5,561
Students taking out private loans	4.0% Average amount $5,000	11.0% Average amount $14,248

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	89 Men 57.3% Women 42.7%	336 Men 56.2% Women 43.8%
Graduate students	N/A	259 Men 53.7% Women 46.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	N/A	1.5%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	100	219
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 Education	Theology Psychology Business Multidisciplinary Studies Education
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Association for Biblical Higher Education	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	50.0%	55.4%
Dropout rate	36.7%	19.6%
Transferred out	13.3%	25.0%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $19,045 Year 3: N/A	Bible/Biblical Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,787 Year 2: $25,658 Year 3: $28,159 International/Global Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $31,246 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $29,284 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,236 Year 3: N/A

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