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JMU BC Cabrini College Liberty University Mason WSU| Eastern Mennonite University | Appalachian Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EMU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,334 | 232 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emu.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
EMU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,590 | $15,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,590 | $15,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,240 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,783 | $15,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,460 | $12,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
EMU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,144 | 40 | ||
| Admitted | 1,138 | 40 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 85% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/34 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1590 | 1036/1188 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
EMU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EMU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,450 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $139 |
Diversity |
EMU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EMU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 54% | ||
Campus |
EMU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| 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
- Eastern Mennonite University is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,334 students vs. 232 students)
EMU vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EMU or Appalachian Bible College?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 166.7% more expensive to attend than Appalachian Bible College for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.7% higher at EMU than Appalachian Bible College ($40,590.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian Bible College than EMU ($15,106 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 43% lower than costs at Eastern Mennonite University ($8,560 vs. $12,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Appalachian Bible College than Eastern Mennonite University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 134.4% larger than aid received Appalachian Bible College ($30,460 vs. $12,996)
EMU vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EMU 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 EMU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian Bible College (1012) is 3 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming EMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Appalachian Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than EMU (99.5%)
EMU vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EMU 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 EMU.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than Appalachian Bible College (66% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Eastern Mennonite University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $9,950 lower median federal student loan debt than EMU graduates. ($13,500 vs. $23,450)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than EMU graduates. ($139 vs. $242)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EMU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/