Biola University vs PLNU

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Both schools are four-years, private (not-for-profit) schools.
Biola University has more expensive tuition & fees ($46,704) than PLNU ($43,550).
It is harder to admit to Biola University than PLNU.
PLNU has a higher submitted SAT score (1,240) than Biola University (1,240).
Biola University has higher submitted ACT score (28) than PLNU (27).
Biola University has more students with 5,387 students while PLNU has 4,319 students.
Biola University has more full-time faculties with 212 faculties while PLNU has 149 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - Biola University and Point Loma Nazarene University.

Biola University	vs.	PLNU
La Mirada, California	Location	San Diego, California
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Doctoral / Research University	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (larger programs)
$46,704	2024 Tuition & Fees	$43,550
94%	% Receiving Financial Aid	100%
$23,947	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$16,826

60.08 %	Acceptance Rates	81.76 %
31.31 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	26.22 %
1,240	SAT Score	1,270
28	ACT Score	27
72 %	Graduation Rate	75 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	19 %
84 %	Retention Rate	85 %
5,387	Student Population	4,319
212	Number of Faculties	149
13 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	13 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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