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Overview |
Biola University | UE | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,387 | 2,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #314 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,382 | $40,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,382 | $40,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,522 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,522 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,521 | $34,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Biola University | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,224 | 4,397 | ||
| Admitted | 2,392 | 3,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1365 | 1045/1300 | ||
| 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 | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Biola University | UE | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Biola University | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Biola University | UE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Biola University is larger than than UE based on total student enrollment (5,387 students vs. 2,017 students)
Biola University vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or UE?
- Biola University is 10.7% more expensive to attend than UE for in-state tuition ($44,382.00 vs. $40,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at Biola University than University of Evansville ($44,382.00 vs. $40,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than Biola University ($19,301 vs. $31,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Biola University are 31.5% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($10,522 vs. $13,840)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Biola University as University of Evansville (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 28.5% larger than aid received Biola University ($34,067 vs. $26,521)
Biola University vs. UE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola University or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or Biola University .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 42 points higher than at Biola University (1115)
- Incoming UE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Biola University (25)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Biola University (3.61)
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than Biola University (56.6%)
Biola University vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola University or UE? 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 UE and Biola University.
- The graduation rate at Biola University is higher than University of Evansville (71% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Biola University earn on average $2,900 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $46,000)
- Biola University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Biola University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Biola University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/