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2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid

15 Ranked Colleges
296 Degrees Awarded
$20,900 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor's in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking.

Bible/Biblical Studies is the 169th most popular major in the country with 4,250 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 471 Bible/Biblical studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 296 Bible/Biblical studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,075 and $25,381 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 15 colleges that offer a degree in Bible/Biblical studies. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent Bible/Biblical studies programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the Bible/Biblical studies program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 15 Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Bible/Biblical Studies in the Great Lakes Region (With Aid)

#1

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, Illinois
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Moody Bible Institute landed the #1 spot on the list. Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chicago, Illinois. The school has a small population, and it awarded 80 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School also made our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #1. The yearly cost to attend Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is $16,646 for great lakes region bachelor’s degree bible studies students with aid.

Read more about Bible/Biblical Studies at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School

#2

Kuyper College

Grand Rapids, Michigan
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Kuyper College landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 29 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s Bible studies students in 2019-2020.

Kuyper not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Kuyper is $20,716 for Great Lakes Region Bachelor’s Degree Bible Studies students with aid.

The student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The impressive student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read full report on Bible/Biblical Studies at Kuyper

#5 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global landed the #3 spot on the list. IWU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Marion, Indiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 35 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

IWU also made our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #5. The yearly cost to attend Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global is $22,207 for Great Lakes Region Bachelor’s Degree Bible Studies students with aid.

Read more about Bible/Biblical Studies at IWU

#4

Grace Christian University

Wyoming, Michigan
#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Grace Christian University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid. Located in Wyoming, Michigan, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 9 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s Bible studies students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Grace, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Grace is $12,679 for great lakes region bachelor’s degree bible studies students with aid.

Read more about Bible/Biblical Studies at Grace

#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Grace College and Theological Seminary. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid list. This small school is located in Winona Lake, Indiana, and it awarded 25 bachelors’s Bible studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Grace College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Grace College is $20,820 for Great Lakes Region Bachelor’s Degree Bible Studies students with aid.

The student loan default rate at the school is 4.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Grace College Bible/Biblical Studies Report

#6

Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, Illinois
#7 in overall quality

Olivet Nazarene University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #6. Bourbonnais, Illinois is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s Bible studies degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Olivet Nazarene, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Olivet Nazarene is $20,195 for Great Lakes Region Bachelor’s Degree Bible Studies students with aid.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 3.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Bible/Biblical Studies at Olivet Nazarene University

#7

Malone University

Canton, Ohio
#9 in overall quality

Malone University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid list. Canton, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s Bible studies degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Malone did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Malone is $19,897 for great lakes region bachelor’s degree bible studies students with aid.

Read full report on Bible/Biblical Studies at Malone University

#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Indiana Wesleyan University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid list. Indiana Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Marion, Indiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region bachelor’s degree bible studies students with aid list, IWU has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. It costs about $20,946 for great lakes region bachelor’s degree bible studies students with aid per year to attend IWU.

Read full report on Bible/Biblical Studies at Indiana Wesleyan University

#9

Maranatha Baptist University

Watertown, Wisconsin
#11 in overall quality

Maranatha Baptist University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Maranatha Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Watertown, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 6 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at MBU, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. It costs about $18,736 for great lakes region bachelor’s degree bible studies students with aid per year to attend MBU.

Full Maranatha Baptist University Bible/Biblical Studies Report

#10

Taylor University

Upland, Indiana
#4 in overall quality

Taylor University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #10. This small school is located in Upland, Indiana, and it awarded 7 bachelors’s Bible studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region bachelor’s degree bible studies students with aid list, Taylor U has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Taylor University is $25,888 for Great Lakes Region Bachelor’s Degree Bible Studies students with aid.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Taylor University Bible/Biblical Studies Report

#11

Wheaton College Illinois

Wheaton, Illinois
#3 in overall quality

Wheaton College Illinois did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #11. Wheaton College Illinois is located in Wheaton, Illinois and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 23 bachelors’s Bible studies degrees to qualified students.

Wheaton College Illinois not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. It costs about $25,358 for great lakes region bachelor’s degree bible studies students with aid per year to attend Wheaton College Illinois.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Bible/Biblical Studies at Wheaton College Illinois

#10 in overall quality

Trinity International University - Illinois landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. TIU Illinois is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Deerfield, Illinois. It awarded 3 bachelors’s Bible studies degrees in 2019-2020.

TIU Illinois also took the #10 spot in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for TIU Illinois is $21,204 for great lakes region bachelor’s degree bible studies students with aid.

The impressive student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full Trinity International University - Illinois Bible/Biblical Studies Report

#13

Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
#14 in overall quality

Cornerstone University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Grand Rapids, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s Bible studies degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region bachelor’s degree bible studies students with aid list, Cornerstone has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Cornerstone University is $20,740 for Great Lakes Region Bachelor’s Degree Bible Studies students with aid.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Read full report on Bible/Biblical Studies at Cornerstone

#14

Anderson University Indiana

Anderson, Indiana
#12 in overall quality

Anderson University Indiana ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid list. Anderson University Indiana is a small school located in Anderson, Indiana that handed out 1 bachelors’s Bible studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region bachelor’s degree bible studies students with aid list, Anderson University Indiana has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. It costs about $22,351 for great lakes region bachelor’s degree bible studies students with aid per year to attend Anderson University Indiana.

The impressive student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full Anderson University Indiana Bible/Biblical Studies Report

#15

Ohio Christian University

Circleville, Ohio
#15 in overall quality

Ohio Christian University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #15. OCU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Circleville, Ohio. It awarded 1 bachelors’s Bible studies degrees in 2019-2020.

OCU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for OCU is $24,500 for Great Lakes Region Bachelor’s Degree Bible Studies students with aid.

Since the school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Bible/Biblical Studies at Ohio Christian University

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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