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Overview |
Appalachian Bible College | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Mount Hope, WV | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 232 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | abc.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Appalachian Bible College | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,220 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,220 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,560 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,106 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Appalachian Bible College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 40 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1036/1188 | 888/1130 | ||
| 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 | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Appalachian Bible College | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,100 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $254 |
Diversity |
Appalachian Bible College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 97% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Appalachian Bible College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Appalachian Bible College | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Liberty University is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 232 students)
Appalachian Bible College vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Appalachian Bible College or West Liberty University?
- Appalachian Bible College is 74.6% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($15,220.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at West Liberty University than Appalachian Bible College ($17,100.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Appalachian Bible College ($13,788 vs. $15,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 17.1% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($8,560 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Appalachian Bible College than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Appalachian Bible College students is 123.1% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($12,996 vs. $5,824)
Appalachian Bible College vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Appalachian Bible College or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Appalachian Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian Bible College (1012) is 28 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Appalachian Bible College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Appalachian Bible College vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Appalachian Bible College or West Liberty 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 West Liberty University and Appalachian Bible College.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Appalachian Bible College (46% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $11,117 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($13,500 vs. $24,617)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($139 vs. $254)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/