College of Biblical Studies-Houston vs LeTourneau University

College of Biblical Studies-Houston and LeTourneau University, while both rooted in Christian values, offer distinct educational experiences. College of Biblical Studies-Houston, with an acceptance rate of 100%, welcomes a diverse student body, predominantly comprising female undergraduates pursuing degrees in Biblical Studies and Ministry. LeTourneau University, with a more selective admissions process (acceptance rate of 68%), attracts a larger and more gender-balanced student population, with popular majors spanning Engineering, Business, and Aviation. While LeTourneau boasts a higher graduation rate (68% vs. 58%), both institutions provide a supportive learning environment, preparing students for meaningful careers and impactful lives. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	College of Biblical Studies-Houston	LeTourneau University
Overview
Location	Houston, Texas	Longview, Texas
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Small
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	63.0%	77.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Undenominational	Interdenominational

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	54.2%
Application fees	$40
SAT range	N/A	1130 - 1370
ACT range	N/A	22 - 30
Students submitting SAT score		34.0%
Students submitting ACT score		29.0%
Total number of applicants		2,290
Total number of admissions given out		1,241
Admitted students who chose to enroll		328
Yield rate		26.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		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	In state: $20,752 Out of state: $23,176	$49,114
Average net price	$14,550	$25,932
Tuition	In state: $6,576 Out of state: $9,000	$32,690
Room & board		$10,170
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	79.0% Average amount $4,056	98.0% Average amount $20,033
Students receiving federal student loan	42.0% Average amount $2,654	61.0% Average amount $5,581
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	13.0% Average amount $17,612

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	418 Men 59.3% Women 40.7%	2,991 Men 53.9% Women 46.1%
Graduate students	N/A	218 Men 22.9% Women 77.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	0.2%	3.1%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	N/A	1,214
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Theology Business	Engineering Business Education Health Professions Psychology
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Association for Biblical Higher Education	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	40.0%	63.7%
Dropout rate	20.0%	34.8%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Religious Education (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,534 Year 2: $21,052 Year 3: $25,538 Theological and Ministerial Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,060 Year 2: $28,309 Year 3: $21,903	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,365 Year 2: $67,660 Year 3: $72,714 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,759 Year 2: $63,600 Year 3: $70,619 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $55,683 Year 2: $59,986 Year 3: $69,565 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,441 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $62,537 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,551 Year 2: $52,607 Year 3: $56,736 Air Transportation (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,856 Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $56,133 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $39,303 Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $42,160 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,000 Year 2: $34,603 Year 3: $37,553 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,132 Year 3: $34,874 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,153 Year 2: $65,332 Year 3: N/A

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