Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) vs Bryan College-Dayton

Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) and Bryan College-Dayton (BCD) are two private Christian universities that offer distinct educational experiences. SAGU, located in Waxahachie, Texas, is a larger institution with an acceptance rate of 68% and a diverse student body representing over 40 countries. BCD, situated in Dayton, Tennessee, is a smaller institution with a more selective admissions process, boasting an acceptance rate of 48%. Both universities offer a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, with SAGU excelling in fields like Business, Education, and Ministry, while BCD is known for its strengths in Business, Education, and Nursing. While SAGU boasts a higher graduation rate of 58%, BCD's smaller class sizes and personalized attention may appeal to students seeking a more intimate learning environment. Explore the comparison table below to discover more key differences and make an informed decision about which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Bryan College-Dayton	Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Overview
Location	Dayton, Tennessee	Waxahachie, Texas
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%	67.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Interdenominational	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	51.0%	85.4%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	900 - 1080
ACT range	N/A	17 - 22
Students submitting SAT score		43.0%
Students submitting ACT score		46.0%
Total number of applicants	990	658
Total number of admissions given out	505	562
Admitted students who chose to enroll	195	280
Yield rate	38.6%	49.8%
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	$37,614
Average net price	$15,901	$22,245
Tuition	$16,900	$16,444
Room & board	$8,050	Room/dormitory: $3,570 Meal plan: $4,763
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $12,069	96.0% Average amount $12,024
Students receiving federal student loan	62.0% Average amount $4,743	71.0% Average amount $5,193
Students taking out private loans	6.0% Average amount $7,968	7.0% Average amount $11,885

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,376 Men 46.4% Women 53.6%	1,519 Men 48.2% Women 51.8%
Graduate students	174 Men 41.4% Women 58.6%	324 Men 47.2% Women 52.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	1.5%	0.8%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	664	738
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	Theology Business Philosophy and Religious Studies Liberal Arts Education
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	16:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	57.9%	42.6%
Dropout rate	42.1%	27.4%
Transferred out	N/A	29.3%
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	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,389 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $45,867 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,275 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $39,590 Education, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,206 Year 2: $37,928 Year 3: $36,584 Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,842 Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: $31,931 Religious Education (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $30,133 Bible/Biblical Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,891 Year 2: $29,413 Year 3: $28,779 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,740 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: N/A Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,898 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,563 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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