Philadelphia Biblical University-Langhorne
Location and Contact Information
200 Manor AveLanghorne, PA 19047-2990
USA
Main Tel: (215) 752-5800
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Philadelphia Biblical University, also known as PBU, was established in 1913. PBU was formed by the merger of the two institutions Philadelphia School of the Bible and the Bible Institute of Pennsylvania. It is a private, non-profit, Christian institution and is located in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. The university provides various graduate and under graduate programs in several streams.
Philadelphia Biblical University aims at maintaining an active student life and is home to a number of clubs and organizations including Alpha Chi Epsilon, Health and PE Club, Students in Free Enterprise, and the Student Missionary Fellowship. Nicknamed as Crimson Eagles, the college athletic teams participate in sports such as basketball, tennis, softball among others. PBU boasts several publications like Milestone and Scroll.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy, education and teaching, and music.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Numerous part-time students.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 19,072 |
| Room | $ 4,050 |
| Board | $ 3,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid
Philadelphia Biblical University-Langhorne participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 99% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 99% | $10,126 |
| Institutional Grant | 97% | $7,915 |
| Federal Grant | 59% | $2,370 |
| Pell Grant | 32% | $3,646 |
| Other Federal Grant | 27% | $851 |
| State or Local Grant | 29% | $3,296 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 87% | $6,234 |
| Federal Loan | 71% | $5,468 |
| Other Loan | 16% | $9,665 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Philadelphia Biblical University-Langhorne:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | Fayette, MO | 1,031 |
| 2 | University of Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls, SD | 1,589 |
| 3 | Eureka College | Eureka, IL | 753 |
| 4 | Benedictine College | Atchison, KS | 2,012 |
| 5 | Bluffton University | Bluffton, OH | 1,149 |
| 6 | Oakland City University | Oakland City, IN | 1,733 |
| 7 | Saint Bonaventure University | Saint Bonaventure, NY | 2,406 |
| 8 | Franklin College | Franklin, IN | 1,153 |
| 9 | Mars Hill College | Mars Hill, NC | 1,245 |
| 10 | Mount Vernon Nazarene University | Mount Vernon, OH | 2,558 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 307 | 9 |
| Master | 95 | 6 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 12 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 52 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,335 in 2009-2010 (1,161 full-time equivalent).
About 43% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 57% of the class.
Undergrads are 71% of enrolled students and graduate students are 29%.
Students under 25 years old represent 66% of the student body. About 15% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 93% are full-time and 7% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 93% Women 95% All 94%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 480-580 Math 455-560
Room and Board
Philadelphia Biblical University-Langhorne provides on-campus housing for 662 of its 1,161 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
Athletics
The school is in the Division III Independents for major sports.
International Study
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
Philadelphia Biblical University-Langhorne offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate Professional (Education Dominant).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Social Work
MUSIC
- Music
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Religion/Religious Studies