Crowley's Ridge College vs Heritage Christian University

Crowley's Ridge College and Heritage Christian University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Crowley's Ridge, a public college, boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a more diverse student body. Heritage Christian, a private Christian university, maintains a rigorous admissions process, resulting in a smaller, close-knit community. While both institutions offer a range of undergraduate programs, Crowley's Ridge excels in fields like business and education, while Heritage Christian specializes in theology and ministry. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover further differences in graduation rates, tuition fees, and student life, empowering you to make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Crowley's Ridge College	Heritage Christian University
Overview
Location	Paragould, Arkansas	Florence, Alabama
Campus setting	Rural: Fringe	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	59.0%	100.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Churches of Christ	Churches of Christ

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	66.7%
Application fees	$20	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $35
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score		50.0%
Total number of applicants		3
Total number of admissions given out		2
Admitted students who chose to enroll		2
Yield rate		100.0%
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	$26,550	$31,127
Average net price	$15,620	$4,856
Tuition	$12,650	$10,152
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $2,850 Meal plan: $3,650
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $8,164	100.0% Average amount $11,168
Students receiving federal student loan	80.0% Average amount $9,411
Students taking out private loans	2.0% Average amount $6,500

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	197 Men 56.3% Women 43.7%	83 Men 81.9% Women 18.1%
Graduate students	N/A	48 Men 93.8% Women 6.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	0.0%
International students	N/A	N/A
Campus local/setting	Rural: Fringe	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	141	31
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Alabama

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Liberal Arts Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Theology	Theology
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	6:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Association for Biblical Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	23.1%	N/A
Dropout rate	25.0%	N/A
Transferred out	50.0%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	N/A	N/A

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