PLNU vs. SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
Both Point Loma Nazarene University and SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary are Private, 4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Point Loma Nazarene University and SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- PLNU's tuition ($46,250) is more expensive than SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary ($10,460).
- SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary's acceptance rate (40.68%) is lower than PLNU (83.68%).
- SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary has higher yield (100.00%) than PLNU (21.41%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,260.
- PLNU's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (18 to 1).
- PLNU (4,757 students) is larger than SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (319 students) with more enrolled students.
- PLNU ($19,348) has higher amount of financial aid than SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary ($5,208).
- SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary's graduation rate (85%) is higher than PLNU (77%).

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$46,250
Financial Aid
$19,348
Test Scores
1,260 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
83.68% Acceptance Rate
21.41% Yield
Enrollment
3,246 Undergraduate
1,511 Graduate
1,243 Online Students
Graduation Rate
77% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
162 Faculties (full-time)
624 Staffs (full-time)
$106,972 Faculty Salary
$72,489 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$10,460
Financial Aid
$5,208
Test Scores
Admission
40.68% Acceptance Rate
100.00% Yield
Enrollment
198 Undergraduate
121 Graduate
309 Online Students
Graduation Rate
85% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
64% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
5 Faculties (full-time)
17 Staffs (full-time)
$45,000 Faculty Salary
$51,111 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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