Bethany Academy Competitors

Houston Christian University is a Christian liberal arts university dedicated to the development of the intellect, the moral character, and the spiritual lives of its students. Founded in 1960, HCU is a coeducational independent university. We offer what few other faith-based colleges or universities can - a dynamic learning environment on a diverse, real-world campus located in one of the nation's largest and most international cities. HCU is proud of its engaging, hands-on education and its broad range of student life activities.

Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) is a progressive institution educating the next generation of health care professionals. Located in Bloomington, Minn., the university has been a fixture in the market since 1941. Our deep history is rooted in their founding of The College of Chiropractic, established more than 70 years ago. While the institution's history is rooted in the chiropractic profession, NWHSU now focuses more broadly on health and wellness. In addition to our doctor of chiropractic degree, we offer degrees, course credits, certificates, and specializations in acupuncture and Chinese medicine, massage therapy, nutrition, undergraduate health sciences, and the allied health professions—medical assisting, medical laboratory science, medical laboratory technology, radiation therapy, and radiologic technology. We are a mission- and vision-driven university, preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals to not only deliver, but also advance health care. NWHSU advances innovative models of integrative care to lead people to live happier, healthier lives. We are educators who believe that integrative, natural healthcare is for everyone. We provide needed services for the community in which we live and work. We also believe that evidence-focused integrative care teams deliver a unified approach to promote better health outcomes. Our goal is to transform health care through patient-centered, evidence-based, care that optimizes health and well-being. Our nearly 130 faculty members annually teach more than 1,000 students across degree and certificate programs and 3,600 continuing education students. NWHSU has more than 8,500 graduates throughout the U.S. and in 21 countries. NWHSU is a not-for-profit institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our 25-acre, non-residential campus in Bloomington, MN is eight miles from MSP Airport and ten miles from downtown Minneapolis.

The Blake School is a pre-kindergarten–grade 12, independent day school in the Upper Midwest with a national reputation for academics. Its comprehensive, rigorous curriculum prepares students to advance to the most selective colleges and universities. Blake students aren’t just book-smart. They also strive for excellence in athletics and the arts and are committed to improving their local and global community. Small classes of diverse students are united by innate curiosity. Excellent faculty combine subject expertise with attention to each individual. Students encounter thoughtfully prepared curriculum along with abundant opportunities for travel, service, sports and artistic endeavors while developing habits of mind that enable them to think critically, solve problems, empathize, create and make our world better. Other details about Blake: • Approximately 1,350 students represent 58 neighborhoods in the Twin Cities area • Two campuses in the Minneapolis metropolitan area • $8.5 million of financial assistance provided to approximately 21% of its student body • Schoolwide student-faculty ratio of 16:1 • 74% of faculty members hold advanced degrees • 36% of students self-identify as students of color • 34+ languages spoken in Blake families homes • Offers 33 sports and is home to 77 athletic teams • 40+ local community organizations partner with students on service experiences • 45 arts and debates events in a year For more information please call us at 952-988-3420 or visit us at www.blakeschool.org.