Biola University vs Geneva College

Biola University and Geneva College, both esteemed Christian institutions of higher learning, offer unique educational experiences to their students. Biola, located in La Mirada, California, boasts a diverse student body with a strong emphasis on spiritual growth and community involvement. Geneva, nestled in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, prides itself on its rigorous academic programs and commitment to the integration of faith and learning. While both universities share a common mission of preparing students for lives of Christian leadership and service, they differ in several key aspects, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Biola University	Geneva College
Overview
Location	La Mirada, California	Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	88.0%	73.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Undenominational	Presbyterian

Admission
Acceptance rate	60.8%	79.4%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $45 Graduate: $65
SAT range	1103 - 1348	N/A
ACT range	22 - 29	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	26.0%
Students submitting ACT score	11.0%
Total number of applicants	4,354	1,551
Total number of admissions given out	2,646	1,231
Admitted students who chose to enroll	655	245
Yield rate	24.8%	19.9%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$59,500	$35,770
Average net price	$29,123	$19,895
Tuition	$44,382	$29,160
Room & board	$10,202	Room/dormitory: $5,660 Meal plan: $5,190
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $28,421	93.0% Average amount $20,167
Students receiving federal student loan	47.0% Average amount $4,897	67.0% Average amount $4,923
Students taking out private loans	7.0% Average amount $15,279	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	3,596 Men 38.0% Women 62.0%	1,180 Men 50.8% Women 49.2%
Graduate students	1,955 Men 54.5% Women 45.5%	135 Men 34.8% Women 65.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Very Low
Out-of-state students	28.6%	36.4%
International students	9.2%	2.2%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	2,750	967
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California Washington Oregon Texas Colorado	Pennsylvania Ohio New Jersey Maryland Florida

Academics
Popular study areas	Theology Health Professions Education Philosophy and Religious Studies Psychology	Engineering Business Education Psychology Physical Science
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	69.9%	70.5%
Dropout rate	6.1%	9.4%
Transferred out	22.7%	19.8%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $78,482 Year 2: $74,576 Year 3: $86,424 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $73,587 Year 2: $62,012 Year 3: $72,963 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,111 Year 2: $44,711 Year 3: $53,447 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $49,980 Year 2: $51,273 Year 3: $52,274 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,574 Year 2: $26,585 Year 3: $44,140 Music (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,811 Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: $43,156 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,228 Year 2: $35,772 Year 3: $41,681 Religious Education (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,993 Year 2: $26,933 Year 3: $41,017 Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $40,448 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $40,971 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,443 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $40,650	Engineering, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,882 Year 2: $52,789 Year 3: $63,258 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,381 Year 2: $46,673 Year 3: $57,072 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $50,351 Year 2: $45,383 Year 3: $48,439 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,220 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $44,520 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,562 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $43,033 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $34,732 Year 2: $34,942 Year 3: $40,153 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $36,125 Year 2: $34,704 Year 3: $40,001 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,129 Year 2: $30,228 Year 3: $39,260 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,034 Year 2: $34,298 Year 3: $39,231 Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,255 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $32,629

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