Nazarene Bible College vs Trevecca Nazarene University

Nazarene Bible College and Trevecca Nazarene University, both rooted in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition, offer distinct educational experiences. Nazarene Bible College, a smaller institution with an acceptance rate of 80%, emphasizes biblical studies and ministerial preparation, while Trevecca Nazarene University, with a broader curriculum and an acceptance rate of 67%, offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs. While both institutions boast strong graduation rates, Trevecca Nazarene University's larger student body and more extensive academic offerings may appeal to those seeking a comprehensive university experience, while Nazarene Bible College's focused curriculum and smaller class sizes might resonate with those seeking a more intimate and faith-centered learning environment. Explore the comparison table below to discover which institution better aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Nazarene Bible College	Trevecca Nazarene University
Overview
Location	Colorado Springs, Colorado	Nashville, Tennessee
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Trimester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		73.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Evangelical	Evangelical

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	77.7%
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants		1,565
Total number of admissions given out		1,216
Admitted students who chose to enroll		425
Yield rate		35.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required	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	$24,135	$49,084
Average net price		$15,795
Tuition	$9,120	$25,998
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $4,700 Meal plan: $4,700
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		100.0% Average amount $19,966
Students receiving federal student loan		46.0% Average amount $5,137
Students taking out private loans		5.0% Average amount $9,881

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	588 Men 51.0% Women 49.0%	1,917 Men 38.0% Women 62.0%
Graduate students	N/A	1,800 Men 28.6% Women 71.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	N/A	5.1%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	953
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Illinois Oklahoma Alabama Arkansas California	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Theology Philosophy and Religious Studies Education	Education Business Health Professions Theology Visual & Performing Arts
Students to faculty ratio	5:1	17:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	N/A	48.9%
Dropout rate	N/A	24.3%
Transferred out	N/A	25.7%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Theological and Ministerial Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,270 Year 2: $46,478 Year 3: $41,240 Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: N/A	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $98,439 Year 2: $90,678 Year 3: $104,397 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $62,900 Year 2: $70,296 Year 3: $74,015 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,362 Year 2: $59,967 Year 3: $66,477 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,652 Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: $43,928 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $39,172 Year 2: $41,844 Year 3: $42,843 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $30,486 Year 2: $37,568 Year 3: $33,189 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $55,964 Year 3: N/A Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,264 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,929 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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