College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

2023 Best Value Bible Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k

11 Ranked Colleges
480 Degrees Awarded
Best Value Bible Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Bible Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Biblical Studies is the 146th most popular major in the country with 4,119 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. 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.

For this year’s “Best Value Bible Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 11 colleges that offer a degree in Biblical studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great Biblical studies programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the Biblical studies program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

More Ways to Rank Biblical Studies Schools

Rankings by Degree Other Award Levels
Rankings by Location Check Out Other Locales
More Bible Rankings Other Ranking Categories

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Best Value Bible Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k” list, to help you choose the best school for you.

In addition to College Factual’s rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.

Best Value Bible Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for great lakes region bible students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 11 Best Value Colleges for Biblical Studies (Income $48-$75k) in the Great Lakes Region

1
Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School crest
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, Illinois

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Moody Bible Institute. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Best Value Bible Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is located in Chicago, Illinois and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 153 ’s Bible degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our great lakes region bible students whose families make $48-$75k list, Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. It costs about $19,450 for great lakes region bible students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% 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 Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School Biblical Studies Report

2

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Grace Christian University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Bible Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k 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.

Grace also made our “Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #9. The estimated yearly cost for Grace Christian University is $10,063 for great lakes region bible students whose families make $48-$75k.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Grace Christian University

3

Out of the 11 schools in the Best Value Bible Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Lincoln Christian University landed the #3 spot on the list. This small school is located in Lincoln, Illinois, and it awarded 27 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

Lincoln Christian College and Seminary also took the #4 spot in our “Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Lincoln Christian University is $17,602 for great lakes region bible students whose families make $48-$75k.

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%.

Full Lincoln Christian University Biblical Studies Report

4
Wheaton College Illinois crest
Wheaton College Illinois
Wheaton, Illinois

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wheaton College Illinois. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Bible Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Wheaton College Illinois is a small school located in Wheaton, Illinois that handed out 22 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

Wheaton College Illinois not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Wheaton College Illinois is $18,373 for great lakes region bible students whose families make $48-$75k.

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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Wheaton College Illinois

5

Out of the 11 schools in the Best Value Bible Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Trinity International University - Illinois landed the #5 spot on the list. This small school is located in Deerfield, Illinois, and it awarded 28 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

TIU Illinois also made our “Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #6. The estimated yearly cost for TIU Illinois is $19,588 for Great Lakes Region Bible students whose families make $48-$75k.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full TIU Illinois Biblical Studies Report

6

Grace College and Theological Seminary came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bible Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Winona Lake, Indiana, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 24 degrees to qualified ’s Bible students in 2020-2021.

Grace College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. It costs about $18,727 for great lakes region bible students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Grace College.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Grace College Biblical Studies Report

7

Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bible Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Marion, Indiana, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 41 diplomas to qualified ’s Bible students in 2020-2021.

IWU also took the #5 spot in our “Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. It costs about $19,539 for great lakes region bible students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global.

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%.

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

8
OCU crest
Ohio Christian University
Circleville, Ohio

With a ranking of #8, Ohio Christian University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Bible Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Circleville, Ohio, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified ’s Bible students in 2020-2021.

OCU also took the #7 spot in our “Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for OCU is $21,438 for Great Lakes Region Bible students whose families make $48-$75k.

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 full report on Biblical Studies at Ohio Christian University

9
Cornerstone crest
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, Michigan

With a ranking of #9, Cornerstone University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Bible Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Cornerstone is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 15 ’s Bible degrees to qualified students.

Cornerstone did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. It costs about $18,541 for great lakes region bible students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Cornerstone.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Full Cornerstone University Biblical Studies Report

10
Ashland crest
Ashland University
Ashland, Ohio

Ashland University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bible Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Ashland is located in Ashland, Ohio and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 ’s Bible degrees to qualified students.

Ashland did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Ashland is $20,412 for Great Lakes Region Bible students whose families make $48-$75k.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Ashland University

11
Valor Christian College crest
Valor Christian College
Canal Winchester, Ohio

Valor Christian College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bible Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This small school is located in Canal Winchester, Ohio, and it awarded 4 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our great lakes region bible students whose families make $48-$75k list, Valor Christian College has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Valor Christian College is $13,589 for great lakes region bible students whose families make $48-$75k.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Valor Christian College

Switch to a Different Ranking Method

Notes and References

References

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs

Compare Your School Options