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Overview |
Boise Bible College | McPherson College | ||
| Location | Boise, ID | McPherson, KS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 96 | 822 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boisebible.edu | mcpherson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boise Bible College | McPherson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,000 | $32,494 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,000 | $32,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,620 | $9,918 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,198 | $25,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,440 | $21,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Boise Bible College | McPherson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53 | 1,445 | ||
| Admitted | 53 | 952 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.8% | 26.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1110 | 908/1120 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Boise Bible College | McPherson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boise Bible College | McPherson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,900 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,125 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $268 |
Diversity |
Boise Bible College | McPherson College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Boise Bible College | McPherson College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Boise Bible College | McPherson College | ||
| 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
- McPherson College is larger than than Boise Bible College based on total student enrollment (822 students vs. 96 students)
Boise Bible College vs. McPherson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boise Bible College or McPherson College?
- McPherson College is 261% more expensive to attend than Boise Bible College for in-state tuition ($32,494.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 261% higher at McPherson College than Boise Bible College ($32,494.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boise Bible College than McPherson College ($18,198 vs. $25,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boise Bible College are 30.2% lower than costs at McPherson College ($7,620 vs. $9,918)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Boise Bible College as McPherson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McPherson College students is 240.3% larger than aid received Boise Bible College ($21,916 vs. $6,440)
Boise Bible College vs. McPherson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Boise Bible College or McPherson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McPherson College or Boise Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Boise Bible College (1045) is 105 points higher than at McPherson College (940)
- Incoming Boise Bible College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McPherson College (20)
- Accepted freshman Boise Bible College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at McPherson College (3.33)
- Boise Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than McPherson College (65.9%)
Boise Bible College vs. McPherson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boise Bible College or McPherson College? 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 McPherson College and Boise Bible College.
- The graduation rate at McPherson College is higher than Boise Bible College (46% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from McPherson College earn on average $14,300 more per year than Boise Bible College graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $29,900)
- Boise Bible College students graduate with a $4,875 lower median federal student loan debt than McPherson College graduates. ($21,125 vs. $26,000)
- Boise Bible College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than McPherson College graduates. ($218 vs. $268)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boise Bible College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/