- Both Messiah University and Missio Theological Seminary (BTS) are private.
- Both schools are located in Pennsylvania.
- Messiah University has more expensive tuition of $40,640 than BTS ($13,680).
- Messiah University has tighter acceptance rate of 77.01% than BTS (100.00%).
- Messiah University is larger with 3,231 students than BTS (160 students).
Messiah University View More Rivals | Missio Theological Seminary View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #57 in Faith-based Colleges | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Mechanicsburg, PA | Location | Philadelphia, PA |
| Known as | BTS | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Theological seminaries, Bible college, and other faith-related institution |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $40,640 | Undergraduate | $13,680 |
| $13,590 | Graduate | $14,000 |
| $26,414 | Financial Aid | |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $30 |
| 77.01% | Acceptance Rate | 100.00% |
| 33.76% | Yield | 100.00% |
| 1,220 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,231 | Total Students | 160 |
| 2,495 | Undergraduate | |
| 736 | Graduate | |
| 559 | Online Enrollment | 6 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 78% | Graduation Rate | |
| 16% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 86% | Retention Rate | |
| $50,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | |
| 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 Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Weekend/Evening College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,403) $6,150 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | Not offered or not Reported |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 195 Full-time 147 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 8 Full-time 25 Part-time |
| 588 Full-time 276 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 17 Full-time 50 Part-time |
| $77,983 for Faculties $51,867 Part-time | Average Salary | $59,106 for Faculties $58,145 Part-time |