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ECU CofC UofSC Clemson Winthrop University UNCW Lander University West Virginia University Tech WVU UNCG CSU Old Dominion| Coastal Carolina University | Appalachian Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Coastal Carolina | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Conway, SC | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,337 | 232 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #821 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coastal.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coastal Carolina | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,460 | $15,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,310 | $15,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,016 | $15,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,610 | $12,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Coastal Carolina | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,161 | 40 | ||
| Admitted | 13,493 | 40 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 85% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 1036/1188 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Coastal Carolina | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coastal Carolina | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,930 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $139 |
Diversity |
Coastal Carolina | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Coastal Carolina | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Coastal Carolina | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| 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
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 232 students)
Coastal Carolina vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coastal Carolina or Appalachian Bible College?
- Appalachian Bible College is 32.8% more expensive to attend than Coastal Carolina for in-state tuition ($15,220.00 vs. $11,460.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86% higher at Coastal Carolina than Appalachian Bible College ($28,310.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Carolina University than Appalachian Bible College ($14,016 vs. $15,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 24.2% lower than costs at Coastal Carolina University ($8,560 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Appalachian Bible College than Coastal Carolina University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Appalachian Bible College students is 22.5% larger than aid received Coastal Carolina University ($12,996 vs. $10,610)
Coastal Carolina vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coastal Carolina or Appalachian Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Appalachian Bible College or Coastal Carolina .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian Bible College (1012) is 3 points higher than at Coastal Carolina (1009)
- Incoming Coastal Carolina students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Appalachian Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Coastal Carolina (78.6%)
Coastal Carolina vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coastal Carolina or Appalachian Bible College? 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 Appalachian Bible College and Coastal Carolina.
- The graduation rate at Coastal Carolina is higher than Appalachian Bible College (46% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Coastal Carolina University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $11,430 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($13,500 vs. $24,930)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($139 vs. $257)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coastal Carolina students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/