- Both Messiah University and Clarks Summit University are private.
- Both schools are located in Pennsylvania.
- Messiah University has more expensive tuition of $40,640 than Clarks Summit University ($32,400).
- Clarks Summit University has tighter acceptance rate of 55.08% than Messiah University (77.01%).
- Messiah University is larger with 3,231 students than Clarks Summit University (552 students).
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| Rankings | #43 in Faith-based Colleges | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Mechanicsburg, PA | Location | Clarks Summit, PA |
| Known as | BBC BBC&S Summit U Summit University BBC & S BBS Baptist Bible College of PA Baptist Bible College Baptist Bible Seminary Baptist Bible College & Seminary Baptist Bible College of Pennsylvania Summit University of Pennsylvania SU of Pennsylvani | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $40,640 | Undergraduate | $32,400 |
| $13,590 | Graduate | $6,476 |
| $26,414 | Financial Aid | $16,430 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 77.01% | Acceptance Rate | 55.08% |
| 33.76% | Yield | 79.23% |
| 1,220 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,231 | Total Students | 552 |
| 2,495 | Undergraduate | 376 |
| 736 | Graduate | 176 |
| 559 | Online Enrollment | 244 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 78% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| 16% | Transfer-out Rate | 14% |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 66% |
| $50,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $35,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,403) $6,150 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 558) $2,850 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,450 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 195 Full-time 147 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 31 Full-time 56 Part-time |
| 588 Full-time 276 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 92 Full-time 74 Part-time |
| $77,983 for Faculties $51,867 Part-time | Average Salary | $37,823 for Faculties $32,069 Part-time |