Deciding On A College

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Whatever your outlook on Minnesota, it’s important to look past the temperatures and into all that Minnesota has to offer college students. From opportunities with Fortune 500 companies to joining a community that values diversity and healthy lifestyles, Minnesota is a dynamic state that gives college students experiences and opportunities that they might not get elsewhere.

While ideally you would love the first college you attend and graduate with a degree that will launch you into your dream career, sometimes it is worth evaluating the possibility of transferring to another college or university.

Attending an accredited Christian college or university means that no matter what degree you pursue, you will receive an education taught from a biblical perspective as well as additional Bible courses. This unique curriculum maximizes both your academic and spiritual experience during college.

You may never find your perfect college match. During your junior and senior years of high school, you will likely spend quite a bit of time vetting your college options. Armed with lists of of criteria and  ideals, you will face your options and begin to evaluate. How do they stack up? Does any one college or university check all of the boxes?

It’s a start-up world. Businesses are born faster than ever. Colleges, too, can be created more easily than before, especially online. Should you believe the claims of every bible college that appears in your Google search? How can you know a college will fulfill its promises? Start by checking its accreditation status. Accreditation offers evidence of a school’s integrity and quality. Accredited bible colleges also offer crucial practical advantages.

As you search for your ideal school to attend, you are probably considering factors like academic standards, extracurricular activities offered, dorm room options, and tuition. However, you may not have checked into the college completion rate and college retention rates of schools you're interested in. Statistics are likely available for any school that you are looking at, so you can easily search for things like, "private school retention rates." Not sure why those rates matter? Here's what they mean, and why you should consider them as you choose a school.

Not sure how to decide between public and private colleges? Read through this quick summary of the differences between a public university and a private university. Also, download the free College Decision Worksheet to narrow down your choices.

Searching for a good Christian college in Minnesota doesn’t have to be difficult if you know what you’re looking for. Though an abundance of options exist and the choices can be overwhelming, here are a few things you can keep in mind as you search that will help you decide.

Your college decision is important. During your time in college, you will be on your own for the first time, you will be academically and socially challenged, and you will make lifelong relationships. Choosing which university to attend will significantly affect your next few years, so take your time and do your research.