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Overview |
Appalachian Bible College | Concord University | ||
| Location | Mount Hope, WV | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 232 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #966 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | abc.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
Appalachian Bible College | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,220 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,220 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,560 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,106 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Appalachian Bible College | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 40 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1036/1188 | 890/1135 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Appalachian Bible College | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Appalachian Bible College | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,100 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $201 |
Diversity |
Appalachian Bible College | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 97% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Appalachian Bible College | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Appalachian Bible College | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concord University is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,748 students vs. 232 students)
Appalachian Bible College vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Appalachian Bible College or Concord University?
- Appalachian Bible College is 78.2% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($15,220.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at Concord University than Appalachian Bible College ($18,780.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than Appalachian Bible College ($8,464 vs. $15,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 17.9% lower than costs at Concord University ($8,560 vs. $10,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Appalachian Bible College than Concord University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Appalachian Bible College students is 16.9% larger than aid received Concord University ($12,996 vs. $11,120)
Appalachian Bible College vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Appalachian Bible College or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or Appalachian Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian Bible College (1012) is 18 points higher than at Concord University (994)
- Incoming Concord University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Appalachian Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Concord University (91.4%)
Appalachian Bible College vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Appalachian Bible College or Concord University? 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 Concord University and Appalachian Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Concord University is higher than Appalachian Bible College (34% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Concord University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($33,100 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Concord University graduates. ($13,500 vs. $19,500)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Concord University graduates. ($139 vs. $201)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/