Biola vs PLNU

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Both schools are four-year, private (not-for-profit) schools.
Biola has more expensive tuition & fees ($48,984) than PLNU ($46,250).
It is harder to admit to Biola than PLNU.
Biola has a higher submitted SAT score (1,265) than PLNU (1,260).
PLNU has higher submitted ACT score (26) than Biola (26).
Biola has more students with 5,434 students while PLNU has 4,757 students.
PLNU has a lower number of students per faculty with 13 to 1 while Biola's ratio is 15 to 1.
Biola has more full-time faculties with 244 faculties while PLNU has 162 full-time faculties.

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

Biola University	vs.	Point Loma Nazarene University
La Mirada, California	Location	San Diego, California
Four-year, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-year, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Doctoral / Research University	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (larger programs)
$48,984	2025 Tuition & Fees	$46,250
95%	% Receiving Financial Aid	85%
$27,449	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$19,348

74.35 %	Acceptance Rates	83.68 %
29.74 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	21.41 %
1,265	SAT Score	1,260
26	ACT Score	28
68 %	Graduation Rate	77 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	18 %
84 %	Retention Rate	86 %
5,434	Student Population	4,757
244	Number of Faculties	162
15 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	13 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

Academic Comparison between Biola and PLNU

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors