The Master's University and Seminary vs Walla Walla University

The Master's University and Seminary and Walla Walla University, both rooted in Christian values, offer distinct educational experiences. The Master's University and Seminary, located in Santa Clarita, California, is a private Christian university with a strong emphasis on biblical studies and ministerial training. Walla Walla University, situated in College Place, Washington, is a private Christian university known for its health sciences programs and commitment to community service. While both institutions share a common faith-based foundation, they differ in acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Explore the comparison table below to discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	The Master's University and Seminary	Walla Walla University
Overview
Location	Santa Clarita, California	College Place, Washington
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Quarter
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	84.0%	77.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation	Interdenominational	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	67.0%	50.8%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $40 Graduate: $50	Undergraduate: $40 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	920 - 1210
ACT range	N/A	20 - 27
Students submitting SAT score		64.0%
Students submitting ACT score		57.0%
Total number of applicants	1,063	2,220
Total number of admissions given out	712	1,127
Admitted students who chose to enroll	345	404
Yield rate	48.5%	35.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A
High school GPA	Required	N/A
Recommendation letters	Required	N/A
High school transcript	Not required	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$51,091	$41,871
Average net price	$30,748	$25,421
Tuition	$27,950	$29,487
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $6,600 Meal plan: $5,730	Room/dormitory: $4,650 Meal plan: $3,993
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	55.0% Average amount $12,713	100.0% Average amount $16,912
Students receiving federal student loan	34.0% Average amount $5,273	51.0% Average amount $5,037
Students taking out private loans	4.0% Average amount $15,688	29.0% Average amount $3,631

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,582 Men 52.1% Women 47.9%	1,402 Men 51.0% Women 49.0%
Graduate students	853 Men 86.4% Women 13.6%	182 Men 23.1% Women 76.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	40.7%	67.5%
International students	0.7%	6.9%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Small
Dormitory capacity	750	1,277
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California Washington Arizona Texas Colorado	Washington California Oregon Idaho Texas

Academics
Popular study areas	Theology Business Liberal Arts Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Education	Public Administration and Social Service Health Professions Engineering Business Visual & Performing Arts
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	71.6%	63.9%
Dropout rate	26.9%	7.5%
Transferred out	N/A	27.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,876 Year 2: $45,919 Year 3: $52,287 Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $58,941 Year 2: $53,168 Year 3: $50,845 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,949 Year 2: $30,771 Year 3: $35,493 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,715 Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: $34,324 Theological and Ministerial Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,877 Year 2: $31,127 Year 3: $33,338 Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,685 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $70,754 Year 2: $77,297 Year 3: $82,954 Engineering, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,324 Year 2: $60,568 Year 3: $67,727 Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $41,554 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $48,570 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,758 Year 2: $32,467 Year 3: $41,718 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $34,704 Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,881 Year 3: N/A Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,370 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A

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