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Overview |
Biola University | SPU | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,387 | 3,118 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #270 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,382 | $36,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,382 | $36,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,522 | $14,409 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,522 | $26,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,521 | $25,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Biola University | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,224 | 3,895 | ||
| Admitted | 2,392 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1365 | 1080/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 11, 2025 |
Academics |
Biola University | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $264 |
Diversity |
Biola University | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Biola University | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Biola University | SPU | ||
| 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 SPU based on total student enrollment (5,387 students vs. 3,118 students)
Biola University vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or SPU?
- Biola University is 21.6% more expensive to attend than SPU for in-state tuition ($44,382.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at Biola University than Seattle Pacific University ($44,382.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Pacific University than Biola University ($26,549 vs. $31,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Biola University are 36.9% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($10,522 vs. $14,409)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Biola University than Seattle Pacific University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Biola University students is 4.6% larger than aid received Seattle Pacific University ($26,521 vs. $25,359)
Biola University vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola University or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or Biola University .
- The average SAT score at Seattle Pacific University (1145) is 30 points higher than at Biola University (1115)
- Incoming SPU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Biola University (25)
- Accepted freshman Biola University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at SPU (3.53)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than Biola University (56.6%)
Biola University vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola University or SPU? 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 SPU and Biola University.
- The graduation rate at SPU is higher than Biola University (74% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Seattle Pacific University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Biola University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $48,900)
- Biola University students graduate with a $1,103 lower median federal student loan debt than SPU graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,603)
- Biola University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than SPU graduates. ($253 vs. $264)
- More SPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Biola University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/