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Overview |
Multnomah Bible College | BC | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 608 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #676 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | multnomah.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Multnomah Bible College | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,160 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,160 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,920 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,695 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,452 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Multnomah Bible College | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 474 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 253 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Multnomah Bible College | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Multnomah Bible College | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
Multnomah Bible College | BC | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Multnomah Bible College | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Multnomah Bible College | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater College is larger than than Multnomah Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 608 students)
Multnomah Bible College vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Multnomah Bible College or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 37.8% more expensive to attend than Multnomah Bible College for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $28,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.8% higher at BC than Multnomah University ($38,800.00 vs. $28,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Multnomah Bible College ($19,332 vs. $27,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Multnomah University are 39.4% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($9,920 vs. $13,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Multnomah University as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 95.6% larger than aid received Multnomah University ($34,142 vs. $17,452)
Multnomah Bible College vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Multnomah Bible College or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Multnomah Bible College .
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Multnomah Bible College (3.25)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Multnomah Bible College (53.4%)
Multnomah Bible College vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Multnomah Bible College or BC? 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 BC and Multnomah Bible College.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Multnomah University (59% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Multnomah Bible College graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $35,200)
- Multnomah University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($21,250 vs. $27,000)
- Multnomah Bible College graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Multnomah Bible College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/