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Overview |
Appalachian Bible College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Mount Hope, WV | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 232 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | abc.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Appalachian Bible College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,220 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,220 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,560 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,106 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Appalachian Bible College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 40 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1036/1188 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Appalachian Bible College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Appalachian Bible College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $248 |
Diversity |
Appalachian Bible College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 97% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Appalachian Bible College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Appalachian Bible College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 232 students)
Appalachian Bible College vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Appalachian Bible College or West Virginia University Tech?
- Appalachian Bible College is 93.9% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($15,220.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Appalachian Bible College ($19,584.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Appalachian Bible College ($9,529 vs. $15,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 36.4% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($8,560 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Appalachian Bible College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Appalachian Bible College students is 47.2% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($12,996 vs. $8,830)
Appalachian Bible College vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Appalachian Bible College or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Appalachian Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian Bible College (1012) is 30 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming Appalachian Bible College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Appalachian Bible College vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Appalachian Bible College or West Virginia University Tech? 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 Virginia University Tech and Appalachian Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Appalachian Bible College is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (33% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $18,500 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $10,501 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($13,500 vs. $24,001)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($139 vs. $248)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/