8 ReasonsGreat for Attending a Christian College
1. Graduation Rates are Higher Students at Huntington University graduate in four years at a higher rate (56%)i than students at public institutions (42.4%).ii 2. Students are more satisfied with their choice of collegeiii Satisfied with Choice Would Choose Same School Again Christian 70% 72% Private 56% 58% Public 60% 66%
• Including room and board, the average private college costs approximately $45,920 per year, and the average public college costs around $19,374 per yeariv; Huntington University cost $38,330 in the 2022-2023 academic year (before scholarships and financial aid) Average Christian college tuition, room, and board is $38,616.
4. Peer influence is significant College is one of the most influential times in someone’s life. In the early adult years, often away from home for the first time, students begin to shape the way they will live their lives. A Christian college atmosphere offers an environment where students can learn to make decisions in a biblical Christian context.
3. Christian colleges offer good value A Christian college education is an excellent investment that will pay dividends later in life. More than that, Christian colleges offer value because they are concerned with developing the whole student — body, mind, and soul.
• According to the U.S. Census Bureau, someone with a bachelor’s degree will earn approximately $2.4 million over the course of his or her life, while a person with a high school diploma will earn only $1.37 million
Safety of values is an equally important perspective. A Christian college seeks to affirm biblical values and educate students on why they believe what they believe.
6. Excellent instruction is a hallmark Faculty at smaller institutions (like most Christian colleges) prioritize classroom teaching. We encourage faculty research but ensure that instructors with earned doctorates and life experience are teaching our classes, not graduate assistants. Faculty are committed to excellence as a way to honor God with their intellect and teaching. The outcomes are plentiful. For example, most Christian colleges have acceptance rates into medical and law schools that exceed 90%.
5. Students are safer on campus
A review of on-campus criminal offenses in 2020 at four-year Indiana colleges found 666 criminal offenses (1 per every 396 students), while only 14 of those offenses occurred at Council for Christian Colleges and Universities institutions (1 per every 806 students).v
God’s commands to love God and neighbor are a central part of a Christian college’s mission. We help students better understand how to love God by developing their minds and enabling them to find God’s truths in many disciplines. We help students love their neighbor by encouraging them to use their individual skills and abilities to further the Kingdom.
iiDigest of Education Statistics (nces.ed.gov)
iiiRuffalo Noel Levitt’s Student Satisfaction Inventory (RuffaloNL.com)
iCouncil for Christian Colleges and Universities (cccu.org)
ivDigest of Education Statistics (nces.ed.gov) vope.ed.gov/CampusSafety
7. Christian colleges inform how to live a life of faith
8. Students are making a Kingdom impact Service has an eternal focus at a Christian college. As we challenge students to better understand God’s truths, we encourage them to discover how He has equipped them to love their neighbor. After discovering how transformational service experiences can be, they find their own passion to serve in their communities and lead change.
At Huntington University, you’ll find a top-ranked university education taught from a Christian perspective. Still have questions about whether a Christian college is right for your student? Contact the Offices of Admissions and Financial Aid at (800) 642-6493. 2303 College Huntington,AvenueIN
