2026 College Rankings

Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Other Protestant

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The Top 50 Best Colleges in the US is College Raptor’s most prestigious rankings list. Updated annually, these schools are celebrated for their rich histories, stunning campuses, excellent academics, and vibrant student life. The institutions on this list are known for both academic excellence and impressive extracurricular opportunities, making them “dream schools” for students around the world. Use these rankings as a jumping-off point for you to create your own personalized rankings using our college match tool.

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Each of these rankings is based on an analysis of data about the school’s selectivity, financial health, graduation rates, student success, and more. We’ve outlined our full methodology here.

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	University of Northwestern-St Paul	3163	93.47	1,030 – 1,310	26779	47544	#1 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Other Protestant University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN Out of 1 available programs and majors, andLiberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies are the most popular at University of Northwestern, St. Paul. The school got its start as the Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School in 1902, becoming a university in 2013....Read more Undergraduates 3,163 Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,544
2	Bethany Lutheran College	856	38.97	1,080 – 1,240	19456	40652	#2 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Other Protestant Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN Bethany Lutheran College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 72% first-year retention rate. 53% of students will graduate within 4 years. The school offers generous aid packages. In fact, 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $20,192 on average. Undergraduates 856 Acceptance Rate 39.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,456 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,652
3	Oral Roberts University	5017	98.9	1,020 – 1,260	24347	39112	#3 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Other Protestant Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK Based in Tulsa, Oral Roberts University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 93% of students at Oral Roberts University currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 80% and around 49% of students will......Read more Undergraduates 5,017 Acceptance Rate 98.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $24,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,112
4	Bryn Athyn College of the New Church	246	82.91	980 – 1,260	19204	32083	#4 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Other Protestant Bryn Athyn College of the New Church Bryn Athyn, PA Located in Bryn Athyn, Bryn Athyn College of the New Church’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 246 Acceptance Rate 82.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $19,204 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,083
5	William Jessup University	1056	76.82	1,060 – 1,300	28171	43163	#5 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Other Protestant William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,056 Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
6	Gods Bible School and College	417	64.03	960 – 1,170	7233	29555	#6 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Other Protestant Gods Bible School and College Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, Gods Bible School and College accepts 64% of applicants and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Gods Bible School and College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 417 Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $7,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,555
7	Life Pacific University	396	93.95	930 – 1,180	23311	35814	#7 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Other Protestant Life Pacific University San Dimas, CA Based in San Dimas, Life Pacific University’s acceptance rate is 94% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 77% and its four year......Read more Undergraduates 396 Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,814
8	Grace Christian University	891	99.31	850 – 1,140	14127	31450	#8 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Other Protestant Grace Christian University Wyoming, MI Located in Wyoming, Grace Christian University accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 82% of students attending Grace Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more Undergraduates 891 Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $14,127 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,450
9	Bethel College-North Newton	507	93.5	880 – 1,190	24879	40808	#9 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Other Protestant Bethel College-North Newton North Newton, KS Found in North Newton, Bethel College-North Newton accepts 94% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 507 Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,879 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,808
10	Graceland University-Lamoni	802	80.83	920 – 1,140	16632	40792	#10 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Other Protestant Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni, IA Located in Lamoni, Graceland University-Lamoni accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Graceland University-Lamoni will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 56%......Read more Undergraduates 802 Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $16,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,792
11	Pacific Rim Christian University	114	70	--	22668	63721	#11 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Other Protestant Pacific Rim Christian University Honolulu, HI Based in Honolulu, Pacific Rim Christian University accepts 70% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 86% of students attending Pacific Rim Christian University currently receive grant aid from the school. 60% of students continued their studies at Pacific Rim Christian University......Read more Undergraduates 114 Acceptance Rate 70.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,668 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
12	Ohio Christian University	1340	39.9	850 – 930	21092	34457	#12 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Other Protestant Ohio Christian University Circleville, OH Based in Circleville, Ohio Christian University’s acceptance rate is 40%. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students at Ohio Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,340 Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 850 – 930 Avg. Net Price $21,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,457
13	Kuyper College	153	33.85	940 – 1,170	27708	33956	#13 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Other Protestant Kuyper College Grand Rapids, MI Based in Grand Rapids, Kuyper College accepts 34% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Kuyper College will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 50%....Read more Undergraduates 153 Acceptance Rate 33.9% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,708 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,956
14	Bethesda University	212	79.48	--	13965	37397	#14 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Other Protestant Bethesda University Anaheim, CA Based in Anaheim, Bethesda University accepts 79% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 32% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 47% of students continued their studies at Bethesda University after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 212 Acceptance Rate 79.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,397
15	New Saint Andrews College	350	83.89	1,160 – 1,360	16064	52440	#15 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Other Protestant New Saint Andrews College Moscow, ID Undergraduates 350 Acceptance Rate 83.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $16,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,440
16	Calvary University	198	70.91	870 – 1,170	12860	33144	#16 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Other Protestant Calvary University Kansas City, MO Undergraduates 198 Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $12,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,144
17	Hobe Sound Bible College	141	24.03	840 – 1,200	10226	25150	#17 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Other Protestant Hobe Sound Bible College Hobe Sound, FL Undergraduates 141 Acceptance Rate 24.0% SAT Score 840 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $10,226 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,150