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Albion College MBTS Cornerstone University GVSU Olivet Nazarene University Ferris State University Cedarville University| Moody Bible Institute | Spring Arbor University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Moody | SAU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,410 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moody.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Moody | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,680 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,680 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,368 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,560 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
Moody | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 324 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 305 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 57% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1135 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Moody | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Moody | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $248 |
Diversity |
Moody | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 5% |
Students |
Moody | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Moody | SAU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Moody Bible Institute is larger than than SAU based on total student enrollment (2,410 students vs. 2,396 students)
Moody vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Moody or SAU?
- Spring Arbor University is 126.8% more expensive to attend than Moody for in-state tuition ($31,020.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.8% higher at SAU than Moody Bible Institute ($31,020.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Moody Bible Institute than SAU ($21,368 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 18.4% lower than costs at Moody Bible Institute ($10,652 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Arbor University than Moody Bible Institute (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Arbor University students is 95.8% larger than aid received Moody Bible Institute ($20,677 vs. $10,560)
Moody vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Moody or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or Moody .
- Moody has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than SAU (47.3%)
Moody vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Moody or SAU? 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 SAU and Moody.
- The graduation rate at Moody is higher than Spring Arbor University (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/