Bryan College-Dayton vs Missouri Baptist University

Bryan College-Dayton and Missouri Baptist University, both rooted in Christian values, offer distinct educational experiences. Bryan College-Dayton, nestled in the scenic Dayton, Tennessee, boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a broader range of students. Missouri Baptist University, located in the vibrant city of St. Louis, Missouri, maintains a smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community. While both institutions excel in various academic disciplines, Bryan College-Dayton is renowned for its strong programs in Bible and Ministry, while Missouri Baptist University shines in Nursing and Health Sciences. Explore the detailed comparison table to uncover further differences in acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates, helping you make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Bryan College-Dayton	Missouri Baptist University
Overview
Location	Dayton, Tennessee	Saint Louis, Missouri
Campus setting	Town: Distant	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	67.0%	73.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Interdenominational	Baptist

Admission
Acceptance rate	51.0%	61.8%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $35
SAT range	N/A	870 - 1110
ACT range	N/A	17 - 29
Students submitting SAT score		14.0%
Students submitting ACT score		73.0%
Total number of applicants	990	699
Total number of admissions given out	505	432
Admitted students who chose to enroll	195	236
Yield rate	38.6%	54.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$31,110	$43,978
Average net price	$15,901	$23,356
Tuition	$16,900	$29,076
Room & board	$8,050	$10,406
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $12,069	100.0% Average amount $18,575
Students receiving federal student loan	62.0% Average amount $4,743	71.0% Average amount $5,572
Students taking out private loans	6.0% Average amount $7,968	11.0% Average amount $10,683

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,376 Men 46.4% Women 53.6%	4,251 Men 41.5% Women 58.5%
Graduate students	174 Men 41.4% Women 58.6%	732 Men 24.7% Women 75.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	1.5%	1.5%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	664	398
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Education Psychology Law Enforcement and Firefighting Theology	Education Business Health Professions Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Law Enforcement and Firefighting
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	20:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	57.9%	40.5%
Dropout rate	42.1%	58.3%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,728 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Education, Other (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $72,796 Year 3: $75,347 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,110 Year 2: $53,358 Year 3: $59,073 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,433 Year 2: $56,641 Year 3: $57,824 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,475 Year 2: $34,704 Year 3: $47,329 Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $42,471 Year 2: $44,418 Year 3: $45,758 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,848 Year 3: $45,179 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,643 Year 2: $37,478 Year 3: $43,345 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,184 Year 2: $35,274 Year 3: $40,589 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,801 Year 2: $32,569 Year 3: $40,420 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $38,968 Year 2: $38,721 Year 3: $38,332

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