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Overview |
Biola University | SNC | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,387 | 1,882 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #420 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,382 | $42,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,382 | $42,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,522 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,522 | $26,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,521 | $28,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Biola University | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,224 | 3,918 | ||
| Admitted | 2,392 | 3,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1365 | 1010/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Biola University | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Biola University | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Biola University | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Biola University | SNC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Biola University is larger than than SNC based on total student enrollment (5,387 students vs. 1,882 students)
Biola University vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or SNC?
- Biola University is 4.9% more expensive to attend than SNC for in-state tuition ($44,382.00 vs. $42,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Biola University than Saint Norbert College ($44,382.00 vs. $42,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Norbert College than Biola University ($26,983 vs. $31,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Biola University are 16% lower than costs at Saint Norbert College ($10,522 vs. $12,202)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Biola University as Saint Norbert College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 7.9% larger than aid received Biola University ($28,627 vs. $26,521)
Biola University vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola University or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or Biola University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Norbert College (1125) is 10 points higher than at Biola University (1115)
- Incoming Biola University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at SNC (25)
- Accepted freshman Biola University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at SNC (3.57)
- SNC has a higher acceptance rate (83.6%) than Biola University (56.6%)
Biola University vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola University or SNC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between SNC and Biola University.
- The graduation rate at Biola University is higher than Saint Norbert College (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Saint Norbert College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Biola University graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $48,900)
- Biola University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SNC graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Biola University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than SNC graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More SNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Biola University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/