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Old Dominion Longwood University JMU VSU Virginia Tech VCU Mason University of Lynchburg UVa-Wise Liberty University CNU Mary Washington College| Kentucky Mountain Bible College | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KMBC | RU | ||
| Location | Vancleve, KY | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 78 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Multiple Protestant Denomination | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kmbc.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
KMBC | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,150 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,150 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,430 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,885 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,349 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
KMBC | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 27 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/22 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1170 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KMBC | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KMBC | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $237 |
Diversity |
KMBC | RU | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
KMBC | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 11% | ||
Campus |
KMBC | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than KMBC based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 78 students)
KMBC vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KMBC or RU?
- Kentucky Mountain Bible College is 12.2% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($9,150.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.3% higher at RU than Kentucky Mountain Bible College ($20,246.00 vs. $9,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Mountain Bible College than RU ($9,885 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Mountain Bible College are 94.6% lower than costs at Radford University ($5,430 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Mountain Bible College than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 53.3% larger than aid received Kentucky Mountain Bible College ($9,733 vs. $6,349)
KMBC vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KMBC or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or KMBC .
- Accepted freshman KMBC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than KMBC (45%)
KMBC vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KMBC or RU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between RU and KMBC.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Kentucky Mountain Bible College (56% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/