Nazarene Bible College vs Union University

Nazarene Bible College and Union University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Nazarene Bible College, a private Christian college in Colorado Springs, Colorado, boasts a tight-knit community and a focus on spiritual growth. Union University, a private Christian university in Jackson, Tennessee, offers a broader range of academic programs and a larger student body. With acceptance rates of 75% and 68%, respectively, both institutions welcome a diverse group of students. While Nazarene Bible College excels in Bible and Ministry majors, Union University offers a wider variety of popular majors, including Nursing, Business, and Education. Discover more key differences between these two institutions by exploring the comprehensive comparison table provided, helping you make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Nazarene Bible College	Union University
Overview
Location	Colorado Springs, Colorado	Jackson, Tennessee
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Trimester	4-1-4
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		87.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Evangelical	Baptist

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	52.9%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $25
SAT range	N/A	1120 - 1330
ACT range	N/A	23 - 30
Students submitting SAT score		14.0%
Students submitting ACT score		86.0%
Total number of applicants		2,660
Total number of admissions given out		1,407
Admitted students who chose to enroll		355
Yield rate		25.2%
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	$57,160
Average net price		$27,660
Tuition	$9,120	$34,320
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $8,250 Meal plan: $3,800
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		99.0% Average amount $27,090
Students receiving federal student loan		48.0% Average amount $5,366
Students taking out private loans		6.0% Average amount $10,345

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	588 Men 51.0% Women 49.0%	1,993 Men 34.9% Women 65.1%
Graduate students	N/A	937 Men 29.5% Women 70.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	N/A	1.6%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	N/A	1,288
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	Health Professions Business Education Public Administration and Social Service Liberal Arts
Students to faculty ratio	5:1	9:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	N/A	68.3%
Dropout rate	N/A	8.5%
Transferred out	N/A	22.9%
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	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $110,140 Year 2: $120,955 Year 3: $125,017 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $76,963 Year 2: $90,412 Year 3: $90,742 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $69,081 Year 2: $70,456 Year 3: $76,100 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $73,416 Year 2: $70,680 Year 3: $68,907 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,095 Year 2: $58,673 Year 3: $58,445 Educational Administration and Supervision (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $56,930 Year 2: $61,516 Year 3: $57,493 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,028 Year 2: $44,590 Year 3: $47,722 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,732 Year 2: $47,191 Year 3: $47,278 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $42,103 Year 2: $43,674 Year 3: $45,420 Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $40,212 Year 2: $39,693 Year 3: $41,241

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