Draper, UT -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/26/2019 -- EDsmart's ranking of the Best Christian Colleges & Universities in California is the most comprehensive and well-rounded to date. The ranking includes only fully accredited schools. Rankings are based on affordability, academic quality, student satisfaction and post-graduation salaries based on data reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

"It is important to recognize Christian colleges and universities that go above and beyond," said Tyson Stevens, managing editor of EDsmart. "Our goal is to highlight these schools and their commitment to education and to God for 'The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge' (Prov. 18:15)."

"Faithful Christians can attend any school they want, but for students whose priority is to continue being strengthened in their faith as they go to college, there are wonderful opportunities in California to attend Christian colleges," said EDsmart's spokesperson. "The colleges and universities that made our list have proven worthy of the highest of accolades. They provide students with affordable, quality education that prepares them for a faith-filled life of success and joy."

The EDsmart 2020 ranking for the Best Christian Colleges & Universities in California ranks Pepperdine University #1 as the best Christian college in California with California Lutheran University and Chapman University following.

2020 Best Christian Colleges in California (in alphabetical order)

Azusa Pacific University
Biola University
California Baptist University
California Lutheran University
Chapman University
Concordia University Irvine
Fresno Pacific University
Hope International University
La Sierra University
Life Pacific College
Pacific Union College
Pepperdine University
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego Christian College
Simpson University
The Master's University and Seminary
Vanguard University of Southern California
Westmont College
William Jessup University

University and student response to EDsmart rankings has been very positive. Sharing the rankings on their websites and via social media has helped schools attract new students and excite existing students and alumni.

The rankings and data were produced for EDsmart, a leading higher education research organization. All evaluated data was gathered from IPEDs, U.S. Department of Higher Education, College Scorecard, school websites, and other reputable sources.

The rankings have been published at https://www.edsmart.org/best-christian-colleges-california/

About EDsmart
EDsmart reviews publicly available data to produce independent ranking assessments of various educational programs, in addition to student guides and resources. The site is regularly updated by a committed team of writers and researchers, who produce college rankings and resources that will help prospective and current college students get into, pay for, and thrive at the college of their choice.

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