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2026 Best Value Bible/Biblical Studies Schools in Ohio

[Bible/Biblical Studies](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/biblical-studies/bible-biblical-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 11 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for bible/biblical studies students.

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• Best Value Bible/Biblical Studies Schools in Ohio

2026 Best Value Bible/Biblical Studies Schools in Ohio

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in bible/biblical studies, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Bible/Biblical Studies Schools

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Rosedale Bible College
Irwin, OH

$10,088 In-State Tuition & Fees

$35,558 Median Earnings (10yr)

Rosedale Bible College tops our 2026 list of the best value bible/biblical studies schools in Ohio. Located in the rural area of Irwin, Rosedale Bible College is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $10,088 in tuition and fees. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $35,558.

2

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

$37,150 In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,000 Avg Student Debt

$55,443 Median Earnings (10yr)

Students looking for strong value in bible/biblical studies will find it at Cedarville University, which ranked #2. Located in the rural area of Cedarville, Cedarville University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $37,150. Typical student debt for bible/biblical studies graduates is $25,000. Early-career bible/biblical studies graduates make about $41,554. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 65%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 11 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.