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2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Theology

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Theology

With all of the options veterans have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Theology” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Theology is the 127th most popular major in the country with 6,253 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 917 theology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Theology” ranking, we looked at 10 colleges that offer a degree in theology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great theology programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as veteran satisfaction, veteran affordability, and overall quality of the theology program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Theology

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region vets studying theology.

Top 10 Best Theology Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Catholic University of America
Washington, District of Columbia

Out of the 10 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Theology that were part of this year’s ranking, Catholic University of America landed the #1 spot on the list. Catholic University of America is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Washington, District of Columbia. It awarded 25 ’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region vets studying theology list, CUA has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 196 of the 5,366 students enrolled at Catholic University of America were GI Bill® students, of which 123 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,878. In addition to receiving other benefits, 53 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Catholic University of America offers credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. 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 Catholic University of America]](/colleges/catholic-university-of-america/student-life/veterans/)

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Mount St Mary's University
Emmitsburg, Maryland

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mount St Mary’s University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Theology list. The Mount is a private not-for-profit institution located in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The school has a small population, and it awarded 26 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region vets studying theology list, The Mount has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 3 of the 2,560 students enrolled at Mount St Mary’s University were GI Bill® students, of which 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,851. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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%.

Full The Mount Veteran Student Life Report

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Eastern University
Saint Davids, Pennsylvania

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eastern University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Theology list. EU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Davids, Pennsylvania. It awarded 36 ’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at EU, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, EU supports 3,504 students, and 59 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 22 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,592. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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Westminster Theological Seminary
Glenside, Pennsylvania

Out of the 10 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Theology that were part of this year’s ranking, Westminster Theological Seminary landed the #4 spot on the list. Glenside, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s theology degrees to 24 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Westminster Theological Seminary, 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 26 of the 854 students enrolled at Westminster Theological Seminary were GI Bill® students, of which 20 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,026. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Westminster Theological Seminary]](/colleges/westminster-theological-seminary/student-life/veterans/)

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Northeastern Seminary
Rochester, New York

Out of the 10 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Theology that were part of this year’s ranking, Northeastern Seminary landed the #5 spot on the list. Northeastern Seminary is located in Rochester, New York and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 14 ’s theology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region vets studying theology list, Northeastern Seminary has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, Northeastern Seminary supports 206 students, and 7 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 6 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,694. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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

Full Northeastern Seminary Veteran Student Life Report

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Princeton Theological Seminary
Princeton, New Jersey

Princeton Theological Seminary did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Theology ranking, coming in at #6. Princeton Seminary is a small school located in Princeton, New Jersey that handed out 13 ’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.

Princeton Seminary also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, Princeton Theological Seminary supports 350 students, and 5 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 4 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,919. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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

[Read full report on veteran student life at Princeton Seminary]](/colleges/princeton-theological-seminary/student-life/veterans/)

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Drew University
Madison, New Jersey

Drew University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Theology ranking. Drew is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Madison, New Jersey. It awarded 35 ’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.

Drew also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Our most recent data shows that 8 of the 2,229 students enrolled at Drew were GI Bill® students, of which 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,728. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. 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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Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland

Loyola University Maryland did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Theology ranking, coming in at #8. This medium-sized school is located in Baltimore, Maryland, and it awarded 5 ’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region vets studying theology list, Loyola Maryland has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 89 of the 5,282 students enrolled at Loyola Maryland were GI Bill® students, of which 47 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $24,415. On top of their other funding sources, 43 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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%.

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Union Theological Seminary
New York, New York

Union Theological Seminary came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Theology ranking. Union is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 36 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Union not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.According to our most recent data, Union Theological Seminary supports 226 students, and 2 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $24,477. During this same period, 1 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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%. 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.

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Missio Seminary
Hatfield, Pennsylvania

Missio Seminary ranked #10 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Theology list. Missio Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hatfield, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 9 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region vets studying theology list, Missio Seminary has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 223 students enrolled at Missio Seminary, 3 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,133. During this same period, 0 students received funds 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.

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