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Overview |
Biola University | DU | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Denver, CO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,387 | 13,734 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #82 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | du.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | DU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,382 | $55,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,382 | $55,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,522 | $15,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,522 | $42,423 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,521 | $30,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Biola University | DU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,224 | 19,342 | ||
| Admitted | 2,392 | 15,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 77.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1365 | 1220/1400 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Biola University | DU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | DU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $63,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $245 |
Diversity |
Biola University | DU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Biola University | DU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Biola University | DU | ||
| 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
- University of Denver is larger than than Biola University based on total student enrollment (13,734 students vs. 5,387 students)
Biola University vs. DU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or DU?
- University of Denver is 24.5% more expensive to attend than Biola University for in-state tuition ($55,260.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at DU than Biola University ($55,260.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Biola University than DU ($31,522 vs. $42,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Biola University are 47% lower than costs at University of Denver ($10,522 vs. $15,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Biola University than University of Denver (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Denver students is 16.7% larger than aid received Biola University ($30,954 vs. $26,521)
Biola University vs. DU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola University or DU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DU or Biola University .
- The average SAT score at University of Denver (1249) is 134 points higher than at Biola University (1115)
- Incoming DU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Biola University (25)
- Accepted freshman DU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Biola University (3.61)
- DU has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Biola University (56.6%)
Biola University vs. DU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola University or DU? 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 DU and Biola University.
- The graduation rate at DU is higher than Biola University (78% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Denver earn on average $14,500 more per year than Biola University graduates after ten years. ($63,400 vs. $48,900)
- University of Denver students graduate with a $801 lower median federal student loan debt than Biola University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $24,500)
- DU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Biola University graduates. ($245 vs. $253)
- More Biola University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/