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Overview |
Biola University | SCU | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Santa Clara, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,387 | 9,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #62 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | scu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | SCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,382 | $56,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,382 | $56,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,522 | $17,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,522 | $50,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,521 | $25,295 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Biola University | SCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,224 | 16,650 | ||
| Admitted | 2,392 | 8,677 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 52.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1365 | 1290/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Biola University | SCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | SCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $81,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $222 |
Diversity |
Biola University | SCU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Biola University | SCU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Biola University | SCU | ||
| 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
- Santa Clara University is larger than than Biola University based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 5,387 students)
Biola University vs. SCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or SCU?
- Santa Clara University is 28.2% more expensive to attend than Biola University for in-state tuition ($56,880.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at SCU than Biola University ($56,880.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Biola University than SCU ($31,522 vs. $50,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Biola University are 62.6% lower than costs at Santa Clara University ($10,522 vs. $17,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Biola University than Santa Clara University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Biola University students is 4.8% larger than aid received Santa Clara University ($26,521 vs. $25,295)
Biola University vs. SCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola University or SCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCU or Biola University .
- The average SAT score at Santa Clara University (1313) is 198 points higher than at Biola University (1115)
- Incoming SCU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Biola University (25)
- Accepted freshman SCU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Biola University (3.61)
- Biola University has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than SCU (52.1%)
Biola University vs. SCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola University or SCU? 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 SCU and Biola University.
- The graduation rate at SCU is higher than Biola University (85% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $33,000 more per year than Biola University graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $48,900)
- Santa Clara University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Biola University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,500)
- SCU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Biola University graduates. ($222 vs. $253)
- More SCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Biola University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/