Heritage Christian University vs Messenger College

Heritage Christian University and Messenger College, while both offering faith-based education, present distinct characteristics that cater to different student preferences. Heritage Christian University, located in Florence, Alabama, boasts a higher acceptance rate of 75%, making it a more accessible option for prospective students. Messenger College, situated in Phenix City, Alabama, offers a more intimate learning environment with a smaller student body. In terms of academic offerings, Heritage Christian University excels in the fields of Business, Education, and Psychology, while Messenger College specializes in Nursing, Business, and Criminal Justice. Both institutions boast impressive graduation rates, with Heritage Christian University maintaining a 55% rate and Messenger College achieving a 45% rate. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details and discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Heritage Christian University	Messenger College
Overview
Location	Florence, Alabama	Bedford, Texas
Campus setting	City: Small	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	100.0%	50.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Churches of Christ	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	66.7%	100.0%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $35	$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	8
Total number of admissions given out	2	8
Admitted students who chose to enroll	2	7
Yield rate	100.0%	87.5%
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	$31,127	$26,341
Average net price	$4,856	$14,115
Tuition	$10,152	$8,400
Room & board
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $11,168	100.0% Average amount $8,310
Students receiving federal student loan		100.0% Average amount $5,500
Students taking out private loans		0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	83 Men 81.9% Women 18.1%	31 Men 41.9% Women 58.1%
Graduate students	48 Men 93.8% Women 6.2%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	0.0%	75.0%
International students	N/A	N/A
Campus local/setting	City: Small	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	31	68
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Alabama	Arkansas Colorado Oklahoma Texas

Academics
Popular study areas	Theology	Philosophy and Religious Studies Theology
Students to faculty ratio	6:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Association for Biblical Higher Education	Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools

Outcome
Graduation rate	N/A	46.1%
Dropout rate	N/A	38.5%
Transferred out	N/A	7.7%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	N/A	N/A

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