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Overview |
Biola University | TCU | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,387 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,382 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,382 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,522 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,522 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,521 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Biola University | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,224 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 2,392 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1365 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Biola University | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $222 |
Diversity |
Biola University | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Biola University | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Biola University | TCU | ||
| 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
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Biola University based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 5,387 students)
Biola University vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 21.4% more expensive to attend than Biola University for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at TCU than Biola University ($53,890.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Biola University than TCU ($31,522 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Biola University are 35.4% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($10,522 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Biola University than Texas Christian University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 5.8% larger than aid received Biola University ($28,048 vs. $26,521)
Biola University vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola University or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Biola University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 105 points higher than at Biola University (1115)
- Incoming TCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Biola University (25)
- Accepted freshman TCU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Biola University (3.61)
- Biola University has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than TCU (56.1%)
Biola University vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola University or TCU? 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 TCU and Biola University.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Biola University (74% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Biola University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $48,900)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Biola University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,500)
- TCU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Biola University graduates. ($222 vs. $253)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Biola University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/