College of Biblical Studies-Houston vs Oklahoma Baptist University

College of Biblical Studies-Houston and Oklahoma Baptist University, 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, while Oklahoma Baptist University, with a more selective admissions process (acceptance rate of 68%), attracts a predominantly White student population. While College of Biblical Studies-Houston excels in Bible and Biblical Studies, Oklahoma Baptist University offers a wider range of undergraduate programs, including popular majors like Business, Education, and Nursing. With a higher graduation rate (58% vs. 48%), Oklahoma Baptist University may provide a more structured academic environment. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover additional differences and make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	College of Biblical Studies-Houston	Oklahoma Baptist University
Overview
Location	Houston, Texas	Shawnee, Oklahoma
Campus setting	City: Large	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	4-1-4
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	63.0%	68.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Undenominational	Baptist

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	55.7%
Application fees	$40
SAT range	N/A	980 - 1210
ACT range	N/A	18 - 26
Students submitting SAT score		23.0%
Students submitting ACT score		96.0%
Total number of applicants		2,603
Total number of admissions given out		1,451
Admitted students who chose to enroll		302
Yield rate		20.8%
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	$46,030
Average net price	$14,550	$23,871
Tuition	In state: $6,576 Out of state: $9,000	$28,610
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $3,550 Meal plan: $4,310
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	79.0% Average amount $4,056	100.0% Average amount $20,747
Students receiving federal student loan	42.0% Average amount $2,654	56.0% Average amount $8,274
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	6.0% Average amount $10,149

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	418 Men 59.3% Women 40.7%	1,430 Men 43.5% Women 56.5%
Graduate students	N/A	80 Men 31.2% Women 68.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	0.2%	1.3%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	N/A	1,629
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	Health Professions Business Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Theology
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Association for Biblical Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	40.0%	53.5%
Dropout rate	20.0%	40.4%
Transferred out	N/A	6.1%
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	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,411 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $49,045 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,436 Year 2: $34,793 Year 3: $41,946 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,419 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $36,659 Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $21,508 Year 3: N/A Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,177 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,701 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Anthropology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $21,508 Year 3: N/A Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,123 Year 3: N/A

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