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2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies

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291 Degrees Awarded
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Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for veterans. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies” ranking.

In 2020-2021, 1,925 people earned their degree in other theological and ministerial studies, making the major the 305th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southwest region, there were 291 other theological and ministerial studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies” ranking looked at 10 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in other theological and ministerial studies. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent other theological and ministerial studies programs, but they also offer a lot of support to veterans and active service members.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the other theological and ministerial studies program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies”.

Top 10 Best Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges for Veterans in the Southwest Region

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Oral Roberts University. The school came in at #1 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies. ORU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 44 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

ORU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Among the 4,317 students enrolled at Oral Roberts University, 135 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 76 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,157. On top of their other funding sources, 4 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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Mid-America Christian University
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Out of the 10 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies that were part of this year’s ranking, Mid-America Christian University landed the #2 spot on the list. MACU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 44 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

MACU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Of the 2,083 students enrolled at Mid-America Christian University, 198 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 133 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,026. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Full Mid-America Christian University Veteran Student Life Report

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Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Bartlesville, Oklahoma

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oklahoma Wesleyan University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies list. OKWU or OWU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. It awarded 9 ’s other theological and ministerial studies degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southwest region vets studying other theological & ministerial studies list, OKWU or OWU has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 934 students enrolled at Oklahoma Wesleyan University, 48 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 36 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,731. During this same period, 5 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full Oklahoma Wesleyan University Veteran Student Life Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Dallas Theological Seminary. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies. Dallas, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s other theological and ministerial studies degrees to 58 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at DTS Dallas, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 2,447 students enrolled at DTS Dallas, 25 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 22 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,919. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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Out of the 10 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies that were part of this year’s ranking, Southwestern Assemblies of God University landed the #5 spot on the list. Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Waxahachie, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 11 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Southwestern Assemblies of God University also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 1,985 students enrolled at Southwestern Assemblies of God University, 90 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 65 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,820. On top of their other funding sources, 2 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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With a ranking of #6, Hardin - Simmons University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies list. Hardin - Simmons is a small school located in Abilene, Texas that handed out 6 ’s other theological and ministerial studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Hardin - Simmons did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Of the 2,128 students enrolled at Hardin - Simmons University, 125 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 66 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $11,160. During this same period, 4 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Hardin - Simmons University]](/colleges/hardin-simmons-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Baylor University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies ranking. Baylor is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Waco, Texas. It awarded 3 ’s other theological and ministerial studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Baylor did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Our most recent data shows that 876 of the 19,297 students enrolled at Baylor University were GI Bill® students, of which 593 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $17,744. In addition to receiving other benefits, 263 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Baylor University]](/colleges/baylor-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Criswell College
Dallas, Texas

With a ranking of #8, Criswell College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies list. Criswell College is located in Dallas, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 ’s other theological and ministerial studies degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Criswell College, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 7 of the 209 students enrolled at Criswell College were GI Bill® students, of which 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,596. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Criswell College]](/colleges/criswell-college/student-life/veterans/)

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The King's University
Southlake, Texas

The King’s University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies ranking. The King’s University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Southlake, Texas. It awarded 23 ’s other theological and ministerial studies degrees in 2020-2021.

TKU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.According to our most recent data, The King’s University supports 666 students, and 44 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 33 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,516. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

[Read full report on veteran student life at TKU]](/colleges/kings-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Houston Graduate School of Theology landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies ranking. Houston Graduate School of Theology is a private not-for-profit institution located in Houston, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Houston Graduate School of Theology also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Our most recent data shows that 4 of the 131 students enrolled at Houston Graduate School of Theology were GI Bill® students, of which 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,161. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Houston Graduate School of Theology]](/colleges/houston-graduate-school-of-theology/student-life/veterans/)

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