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Overview |
Biola University | USciences | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,387 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,382 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,382 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,522 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,522 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,521 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Biola University | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,224 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,392 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1105/1365 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Biola University | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Biola University | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Biola University | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Biola University | USciences | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Biola University is larger than than USciences based on total student enrollment (5,387 students vs. 2,420 students)
Biola University vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or USciences?
- Biola University is 72% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($44,382.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72% higher at Biola University than University of the Sciences ($44,382.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Biola University are 67.2% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($10,522 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Biola University than University of the Sciences (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Biola University students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($26,521 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Biola University or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Biola University .
- The average SAT score at University of the Sciences (1145) is 30 points higher than at Biola University (1115)
- Incoming Biola University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at USciences (25)
- Accepted freshman USciences students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Biola University (3.61)
Biola University vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola University or USciences? 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 USciences and Biola University.
- The graduation rate at Biola University is higher than University of the Sciences (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $42,200 more per year than Biola University graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $48,900)
- Biola University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Biola University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Biola University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/