Christian colleges with the strongest Bible and theology in Texas
Christian colleges ranked by the Bible and theology pillar: required Bible and theology courses, faith across the curriculum, and a published statement of faith.
Christian colleges with the strongest Bible and theology in Texas15 schools
15 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Texas.
- Christian undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Has a graded Bible and theology pillar and a complete Compass Score.
- Ordered by the Bible and theology pillar score alone, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
- 1Tie
LeTourneau University
Longview, TX · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- 1Tie
Nelson University
Waxahachie, TX · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- 3Tie
Criswell College
Dallas, TX · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- 3Tie
Arlington Baptist University
Arlington, TX · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- 5
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- 6
Dallas Christian College
Dallas, TX · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- 7Tie
Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 2 required Bible or theology courses
- 7Tie
Howard Payne University
Brownwood, TX · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 2 required Bible or theology courses
- 9
Baylor University
Waco, TX · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 2 required Bible or theology courses
- 10
Concordia University Texas
Austin, TX · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade B
- 2 required Bible or theology courses
- 11
Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, TX · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade B
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- 12Tie
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade B
- 2 required Bible or theology courses
- 12Tie
East Texas Baptist University
Marshall, TX · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade B
- 2 required Bible or theology courses
- 14
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade B
- 2 required Bible or theology courses
- 15
Paul Quinn College
Dallas, TX · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade D
- 1 required Bible or theology course
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeTourneau University | $28,185 | $26,000 | $57,103 | 59% |
| Nelson University | $21,662 | $24,725 | $46,238 | 42% |
| Criswell College | $21,630 | $25,346 | $43,185 | 50% |
| Arlington Baptist University | $24,906 | $27,000 | $44,644 | 19% |
| Dallas Baptist University | $28,516 | $21,591 | $56,807 | 57% |
| Dallas Christian College | $22,960 | $24,912 | $43,503 | 29% |
| Wayland Baptist University | $20,590 | $23,106 | $51,838 | 19% |
| Howard Payne University | $23,627 | $26,793 | $48,376 | 28% |
| Baylor University | $41,104 | $23,000 | $65,793 | 80% |
| Concordia University Texas | $23,131 | $21,852 | $60,883 | 45% |
| Southwestern Adventist University | $22,778 | $26,998 | $52,946 | 52% |
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | $26,106 | $26,000 | $56,132 | 49% |
| East Texas Baptist University | $23,911 | $23,250 | $52,788 | 47% |
| Hardin-Simmons University | $19,555 | $24,711 | $54,771 | 46% |
| Paul Quinn College | $12,709 | $23,373 | $29,288 | 27% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.