Central Christian College of the Bible vs Great Lakes Christian College

Central Christian College of the Bible and Great Lakes Christian College, both rooted in Christian values, offer distinct educational experiences. Central Christian, located in Moberly, Missouri, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Great Lakes, nestled in Lansing, Michigan, stands out with its smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community. While Central Christian excels in Bible and Ministry majors, Great Lakes shines in Business and Psychology programs. Discover more key differences in the comprehensive comparison table below, and make an informed decision that aligns with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Central Christian College of the Bible	Great Lakes Christian College
Overview
Location	Moberly, Missouri	Lansing, Michigan
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
Students retention rate	38.0%	61.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Churches of Christ	Churches of Christ

Admission
Acceptance rate	21.3%	Open Admission
Application fees	$100	$30
SAT range	840 - 950	N/A
ACT range	16 - 21	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	13.0%
Students submitting ACT score	83.0%
Total number of applicants	520
Total number of admissions given out	111
Admitted students who chose to enroll	52
Yield rate	46.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$32,030	$30,874
Average net price	$14,289	$15,453
Tuition	$8,250	$15,750
Room & board	$8,500	$8,600
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $5,859	95.0% Average amount $10,968
Students receiving federal student loan	67.0% Average amount $4,840	53.0% Average amount $5,159
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	3.0% Average amount $14,229

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	141 Men 56.0% Women 44.0%	165 Men 52.1% Women 47.9%
Graduate students	29 Men 82.8% Women 17.2%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	53.3%	N/A
International students	1.8%	1.2%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	275	81
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Missouri Alabama Arkansas Arizona Florida	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Theology Education Business	Theology Psychology Liberal Arts Communication and Journalism Family and Consumer Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	8:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Association for Biblical Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	42.9%	29.6%
Dropout rate	54.8%	65.9%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $21,703 Year 3: $27,403	N/A

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