Bob Jones University
Students who would return Would not - 21/22  Would Return Ratio
This is about 8% lower than the average for all schools.
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Average Yrs. Completed: 3.2
Business - Management and Administration Rating
7.3, B | |
5.4, C+ | |
7.0, B | |
5.9, B- | |
6.1, B- | |
7.3, B | |
7.3, B+ |
3.9, C- | |
7.4, B+ | |
5.6, C+ |
6.9, B | |
8.7, A- | |
6.8, B | |
8.4, A- | |
9.0, A |
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Education Quality Vs. Competing Schools
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Bob Jones University
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Average of schools in class
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Pensacola Christian College
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New York University
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Harvard University
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South Cheshire College
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Stanford University
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Student Expectations
| Expected coursework difficulty: | 3.8 High | ||
| Actual difficulty: | 3.7 High | ||
English Speaking
| Percent of teaching staff that does not speak satisfactory English | 0-10% | ||
Student Personalities
Faculty Personalities
Business - Management and Administration:
| “I am an only child and went to a private school. I wish I had known more about the extracurricular activities here. |
| “If being treated like a 3rd grader is your idea of college then you should give up your search for higher education. This is the place for you my fri... |
| “Everywhere I go, I find highly successful BJU graduates. I do not find that when I look at other Christian school graduates. |
| “Study hard. Take as many different classses as possible. Play latr. |
| “When I attended BJU, Bob Jones III was the president and Bob Jr. was chancellor. After I graduated, I had cause to re-evaluate the influence BJU had ... |
| “The rules are terrible. I knew they would have to follow them when I went to the school, but I did not expect the unfriendly nature of those who enfor... |
| “I graduated from BJU in 1993. A few years later I graduated (second four-year degree) from the University of SC. So I am in the somewhat unique positi... |
| “BJU is a great school for Bible-believing Christians. I just wish that everyone would be able to experience the joys of living in a Christ-centered li... |
| “Going to BJU exhausted me from "fixing" my education in another school. The only 2 positive things I can say are 1. the academic standard was very di... |
| “There is a list of medical schools that will accept BJU students that are able to pass the tests by each university. Alan Keyes came to BJU during th... |
| “BJU is a refuge in the midst of a world gone mad. I received a great business education from professors who loved their students. A very focused pla... |
| “I attended Bob Jones University for one year. The academics were very challenging, which I considered to be a good thing. I found that the rules were ... |
| “BJU sucks! |
| “I attended Bob Jones University for one year. The academics were very challenging, which I considered to be a good thing. I found that the rules were ... |
| “Someone needs to mention how terribly sexist this place is. Just read the bulletin. It has been recently updated to state that they do not discriminat... |
| “I attended BJU from 1998-2001. I was straight out of public school but I am a member of a church whose pastor is a graduate of BJU. I arrived at the s... |
| “educationally, i think the school is outstanding, i competed with 100 applicants for an internship with my first job for 18 spots in the internship an... |
| “This is a great place to get a top-notch Christian education. If you are looking for a great social life, then I would look else where. There are plen... |
| “Just keep in mind what you are getting yourself into. The university is very christian with lots of rules. |
| “If you want high academics and no social life, come to this school. |
| “BJU helped me learn how to dress professionally, which doesn't help me a bit as a truckdriver. It helps when I go to weddings or funerals. BJU hurt... |
| “I freaking hate this school, I'm being forced to go there and am going into dept for a school that treats me like a 3 year old. I'm a Christian and wa... |
| “The rules are a lot easier to handle if you know ahead of time what you are getting into. Scour the website, especially the "student expectations" and... |
| “This school was awful. I think 4 year olds at KinderCare have more freedom than BJU students. I also think that an 18 year old in college should at le... |
| “ Epistle to everyone in the USA and the World. Chapter 1 1 Parents be aware when you send your child to the University. 2 Theirs conservatism aff... |
| “Bob Jones University totally prepared me for my various positions and life in general. |
| “I think BJU is a good school for hard working and disciplined students that love the Lord and love being with other Christians (teacher, boyfriend, g... |
| “It seems like yesterday; although it was over 12 years ago I left BJ. I ended up going to BJ because my controlling father liked the fact that the un... |
| “Bob Jones University prepared me very well for my career! I got the best education at BJU. Aside from academics, I learned to think for myself. I l... |
| “educationally, i think the school is outstanding, i competed with 100 applicants for an internship with my first job for 18 spots in the internship an... |
| “Overall, I benefitted from my years at the school. I worked with some of the brightest and most decent people, I have ever met. The faculty were gene... |
| “BJU sucks! |
| “BJU gets alot of flak from all quarters. However, I would recommend the university to any christian that wants to obtain good academic training in a c... |
| “This school even though they consider themselves a Christian organization has its faults. They portray this perfect atmosphere and they try their best... |
| “Bob Jones University is a wonderful place to go and receive a great education. I loved my professors. Most of them were selfless people that really ca... |
| “The staff and faculty at Bob Jones University were very helpful and a great encouragement throughout my years there. My experience there is one I will... |
| “I was commissioned into the Military after graduation from BJU. I do know that my commission had to be approved at the Service Chief (JCS) Level becau... |
| “A general level of ignorance should be expected from the closeminded student body at BJU. Racism and discrimination are rampant at this school. Don'... |
| “Summing up BJU is easy. Assuming no one is forcing you at gun point, visit or talk to alumni. Don't let the negative comments scare you, and seeing ... |
| “A BJU business degree fully qualifies one to compete successfully with graduates of any other major university. |
| “The Faculty want you to suceed. They could have higher paying jobs elsewhere but truly believe they are SERVING the students at BJ. Hurnreds of co... |
| “I think the Lyrics To "Colour Code" by Steve Taylor are very interesting. Big BJ was considering legal action after the song was released. We Don'... |
| “ Atmosphere: As the only graduating asian minority, born and raised a California and not a foreigner on a special program, I thought the school was ... |
| “Bob Jones University totally prepared me for my various positions and life in general. |
| “From the moment I became a Christian AND wanted to be a light to others I became controversial with my family, friends and co-workers. I then fit in G... |
| “When I tell people about my experiences for two years at BJU, they sometimes answer, "Oh that sounds exactly like what it was like for me when I was i... |
| “If you want a tough complete education, BJU is the place. You are better off not asking for quarter because you will receive none. You are expected ... |
| “The media is ignorant about BJU. BJU is a place you need to go as a student to know what it is all about. Most college students need direction whet... |
| “I am not a current student at BJU. However, I am a "current" graduate and I will take a bit of liberty. If you don't think my perspective is pertine... |
| “I was prepared academically and spiritually for the business world. I particularly appreciate the high moral code of the school. While I may not hav... |
| “I thought the overall program stretched me and provided me with a good liberal arts education and management degree. The faculty was generally very ca... |
| “BJU taught me to give 100%. And I've always been a highly-sought-after legal secretary. (: |
| “Ha ! I was in my 30s, visiting the school with my affianced. We were walking accross the bridge (whatever it's called) and somebody fired us up for ho... |
| “I am not a current student at BJU. However, I am a "current" graduate and I will take a bit of liberty. If you don't think my perspective is pertine... |
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