Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Illinois Miami Minnesota Michigan State Marquette University| Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | University of Iowa | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
FBBC&TS | Iowa | ||
| Location | Ankeny, IA | Iowa City, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 586 | 30,042 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faith.edu | uiowa.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
FBBC&TS | Iowa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,740 | $9,016 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,740 | $30,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,950 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,288 | $20,121 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $9,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
FBBC&TS | Iowa | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 308 | 25,682 | ||
| Admitted | 153 | 21,746 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.7% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 79.7% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1180 | 1130/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
FBBC&TS | Iowa | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
FBBC&TS | Iowa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,829 | $21,616 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $223 |
Diversity |
FBBC&TS | Iowa | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 91% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
FBBC&TS | Iowa | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 33% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 46% | ||
Campus |
FBBC&TS | Iowa | ||
| 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
- University of Iowa is larger than than FBBC&TS based on total student enrollment (30,042 students vs. 586 students)
FBBC&TS vs. Iowa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FBBC&TS or Iowa?
- Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary is 107.9% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($18,740.00 vs. $9,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.3% higher at Iowa than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ($30,979.00 vs. $18,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary than Iowa ($18,288 vs. $20,121)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary are 58.7% lower than costs at University of Iowa ($7,950 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary than University of Iowa (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary students is 24% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($11,791 vs. $9,512)
FBBC&TS vs. Iowa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FBBC&TS or Iowa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa or FBBC&TS .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 113 points higher than at FBBC&TS (1051)
- Incoming Iowa students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at FBBC&TS (23)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at FBBC&TS (3.42)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than FBBC&TS (49.7%)
FBBC&TS vs. Iowa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FBBC&TS or Iowa? 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 Iowa and FBBC&TS.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (71% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $25,500 more per year than FBBC&TS graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $34,300)
- Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $5,787 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa graduates. ($15,829 vs. $21,616)
- FBBC&TS graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa graduates. ($163 vs. $223)
- More FBBC&TS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/