College of Biblical Studies-Houston vs. South Texas College

Comparable Facts

Compare College of Biblical Studies Houston in Houston, TX with South Texas College in McAllen, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

South Texas College is larger than College of Biblical Studies-Houston based on total student enrollment (27,431 students vs. 419 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• College of Biblical Studies Houston is located in Houston, TX (Large City setting); South Texas College is in McAllen, TX (Midsize City setting).
• College of Biblical Studies Houston is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. South Texas College is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: College of Biblical Studies Houston 12:1; South Texas College 22:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Texas College are 19.5% lower than at College of Biblical Studies Houston ($8,638 vs. $10,728).
• Out-of-state tuition is 22.7% higher at College of Biblical Studies-Houston than at South Texas College (about $1,730 more per year; $9,350 vs. $7,620).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at College of Biblical Studies Houston than at South Texas College (100% vs. 86%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by College of Biblical Studies Houston students is 43.8% larger than aid received by South Texas College students ($10,851 vs. $7,547).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are open admission at both College of Biblical Studies-Houston and South Texas College.
• Typical fall application deadline: South Texas College Jun 18, 2027.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.