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2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Great Lakes Region

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480 Degrees Awarded
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Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Great Lakes Region

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Great Lakes Region” ranking.

In 2020-2021, 4,119 people earned their degree in Biblical studies, making the major the 146th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, Biblical studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $28,790 and had an average of $26,342 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 480 Biblical studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $36,748 and $23,919 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Great Lakes Region” ranking looked at 40 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in Biblical studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular Biblical studies programs in the United States.

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Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Great Lakes Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for great lakes region bible students.

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Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, Illinois

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Moody Bible Institute. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Great Lakes Region. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 153 degrees to qualified ’s Bible students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Moody Bible Institute Biblical Studies Report

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Out of the 40 schools in the Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global landed the #2 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Marion, Indiana, and it awarded 41 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 5.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global

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Veritas Baptist College
Fredericksburg, Virginia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Veritas Baptist College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in Fredericksburg, Virginia, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 34 diplomas to qualified ’s Bible students in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full VBC Biblical Studies Report

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Out of the 40 schools in the Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Trinity International University - Illinois landed the #4 spot on the list. This small school is located in Deerfield, Illinois, and it awarded 28 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at TIU Illinois

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Cedarville University
Cedarville, Ohio

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Cedarville University. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Great Lakes Region. Cedarville University is a small school located in Cedarville, Ohio that handed out 28 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Cedarville University

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Lincoln Christian University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in Lincoln, Illinois, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 27 degrees to qualified ’s Bible students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 5.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Lincoln Christian College and Seminary Biblical Studies Report

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With a ranking of #7, Grace College and Theological Seminary did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Winona Lake, Indiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s Bible degrees to 24 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Grace College

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Wheaton College Illinois
Wheaton, Illinois

Wheaton College Illinois landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This small school is located in Wheaton, Illinois, and it awarded 22 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Wheaton College Illinois

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Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, Wisconsin

Maranatha Baptist University landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. MBU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Watertown, Wisconsin. It awarded 26 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Biblical Studies at MBU

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Rosedale Bible College landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in Irwin, Ohio, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 20 degrees to qualified ’s Bible students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Rosedale Bible College

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Grace Christian University
Wyoming, Michigan

With a ranking of #11, Grace Christian University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Grace is located in Wyoming, Michigan and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 19 ’s Bible degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Grace

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Great Lakes Christian College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Lansing, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s Bible degrees to 17 students in 2020-2021.

Full Great Lakes Christian College Biblical Studies Report

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Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cornerstone University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 15 diplomas to qualified ’s Bible students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Cornerstone

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Taylor University
Upland, Indiana

Taylor University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #14. Taylor U is located in Upland, Indiana and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 12 ’s Bible degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Taylor U Biblical Studies Report

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Gods Bible School and College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #15. Gods Bible School and College is located in Cincinnati, Ohio and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 ’s Bible degrees to qualified students.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full Gods Bible School and College Biblical Studies Report

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Ohio Christian University
Circleville, Ohio

Ohio Christian University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Ohio Christian University is located in Circleville, Ohio and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 ’s Bible degrees to qualified students.

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

Read more about Biblical Studies at OCU

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Horizon University
Indianapolis, Indiana

Horizon University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This small school is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and it awarded 6 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Horizon University

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Valor Christian College
Canal Winchester, Ohio

With a ranking of #17, Valor Christian College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Great Lakes Region list. This small school is located in Canal Winchester, Ohio, and it awarded 4 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Valor Christian College

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Union Bible College
Westfield, Indiana

With a ranking of #17, Union Bible College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Union Bible College is a small school located in Westfield, Indiana that handed out 5 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Union Bible College Biblical Studies Report

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Bluffton University
Bluffton, Ohio

Bluffton University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Great Lakes Region list. This small school is located in Bluffton, Ohio, and it awarded 2 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 5.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Bluffton University Biblical Studies Report

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Malone University
Canton, Ohio

With a ranking of #20, Malone University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Great Lakes Region list. This small school is located in Canton, Ohio, and it awarded 2 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Malone

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Kuyper College
Grand Rapids, Michigan

With a ranking of #20, Kuyper College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 4 degrees to qualified ’s Bible students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Kuyper College

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University of Evansville
Evansville, Indiana

University of Evansville landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in Evansville, Indiana, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 2 degrees to qualified ’s Bible students in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Biblical Studies at University of Evansville

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Ashland University
Ashland, Ohio

Ashland University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #20. Ashland is a small school located in Ashland, Ohio that handed out 2 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Ashland

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Huntington University
Huntington, Indiana

Huntington University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Huntington, Indiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s Bible degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Huntington Biblical Studies Report

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Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, Michigan

With a ranking of #25, Spring Arbor University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Great Lakes Region list. This small school is located in Spring Arbor, Michigan, and it awarded 1 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Spring Arbor

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Trinity Christian College
Palos Heights, Illinois

Trinity Christian College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Trinity Christian College is a small school located in Palos Heights, Illinois that handed out 1 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Trinity Christian

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Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, Illinois

Olivet Nazarene University ranked #25 on this year’s Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Olivet Nazarene University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Bourbonnais, Illinois. It awarded 1 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Olivet Nazarene University Biblical Studies Report

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The University of Findlay came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Findlay is a small school located in Findlay, Ohio that handed out 1 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at The University of Findlay

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Athenaeum of Ohio
Cincinnati, Ohio

Athenaeum of Ohio came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Mount St. Mary’s Seminary is a small school located in Cincinnati, Ohio that handed out 1 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary

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