2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Interdenominational

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The median SAT ranking is a measure of the overall academic performance of students on campus. It's important to note that students often feel most comfortable on campuses where their own academic performance is close to the average performance of other students. Students who fall either far above or below the median can sometimes feel out of place amongst their peers.

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Rank	Institution	Est. Median SAT	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Belmont University	1273	95.28	1,180 – 1,370	38578	42770	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Interdenominational Belmont University Nashville, TN Located in Nashville, Belmont University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 93% of students at Belmont University currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,273 1.4% Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $38,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,770
2	Gordon College	1256	69.23	1,150 – 1,370	25299	45839	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Interdenominational Gordon College Wenham, MA Gordon College opened as the Boston Missionary Training Institute in 1889, receiving its current moniker just over 80 years later. With 32 areas of study and awarding up to Post-master's certificates, many students opt for the Experimental Psychology program. It also has a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Est. Median SAT 1,256 2.4% Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $25,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,839
3	Messiah University	1241	78.97	1,130 – 1,360	29408	50192	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Interdenominational Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA Messiah University has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 89% first year retention rate. Originally known as the Messiah Bible School and Missionary Training House in 1909, the school became a college in 1951 and a university in 2020. Incoming students have to sign a Community Covenant. Est. Median SAT 1,241 1.2% Acceptance Rate 79.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $29,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,192
4	Taylor University	1229	73.53	1,110 – 1,360	26178	45142	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Interdenominational Taylor University Upland, IN Taylor University offers 63 majors and programs. Some of the most popular areas of study for the Trojans include Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, and General. The school also boasts a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 89% first year retention rate. Est. Median SAT 1,229 0.5% Acceptance Rate 73.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $26,178 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,142
5	LeTourneau University	1178	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	29799	51058	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Interdenominational LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,178 5.8% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $29,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
6	Montreat College	1164	69.2	1,060 – 1,270	28112	39763	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Interdenominational Montreat College Montreat, NC Located in Montreat, Montreat College accepted 69% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 89% of students attending Montreat College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,164 Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $28,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,763
7	Bryan College-Dayton	1160	51.01	1,070 – 1,250	18159	45559	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Interdenominational Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN Found in Dayton, Bryan College-Dayton accepts 51% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 94% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,160 Acceptance Rate 51.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,159 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,559
8	The Master's University and Seminary	1139	84.02	1,020 – 1,260	37919	41665	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Interdenominational The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master’s University was opened as the Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary in 1927. In 1985, it changed its name to The Master’s College to reflect its switch interdenominational religious affiliation. It became a university in 2016....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,139 Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $37,919 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
9	Cornerstone University	1110	77.77	1,000 – 1,220	21335	42598	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Interdenominational Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, MI Found in Grand Rapids, Cornerstone University accepts 78% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 100% of students at Cornerstone University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,110 Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $21,335 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,598
10	Palm Beach Atlantic University	1094	81.99	960 – 1,230	31231	42366	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Interdenominational Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL Based in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Atlantic University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,094 1.0% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 960 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $31,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,366
11	Moody Bible Institute	1080	82.69	980 – 1,180	21614	40210	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Interdenominational Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Moody Bible Institute accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,080 Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 980 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,614 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,210
12	The King's University	1000	60.64	870 – 1,130	13940	30883	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Interdenominational The King's University Southlake, TX Found in Southlake, The King's University accepts 61% of applicants and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and . About 36% of students attending The King's University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 50% and 47% of students will graduate in four years. The top three......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,000 Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 870 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,883
13	Trinity College of Florida	930	91.89	830 – 1,030	15529	29914	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Interdenominational Trinity College of Florida Trinity, FL Found in Trinity, Trinity College of Florida accepts 92% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and . About 97% of students attending Trinity College of Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Est. Median SAT 930 Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 830 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $15,529 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,914
14	Ecclesia College	596	73.81	420 – 670	24552	32147	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Interdenominational Ecclesia College Springdale, AR Located in Springdale, Ecclesia College’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 91% of students at Ecclesia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 48% of students decide to stay at Ecclesia......Read more Est. Median SAT 596 Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 420 – 670 Avg. Net Price $24,552 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,147
15	Beulah Heights University	0	0	--	0	21108	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Interdenominational Beulah Heights University Atlanta, GA Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,108
16	Grace School of Theology	0	0	--	0	63721	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Interdenominational Grace School of Theology Conroe, TX Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
17	South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary	0	0	--	21751	35869	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Interdenominational South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary Deerfield Beach, FL Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,751 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,869
18	Union Bible College	0	90.84	--	10070	63721	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Interdenominational Union Bible College Westfield, IN Based in Westfield, Union Bible College accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 18% of students attending Union Bible College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,070 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721