Heritage Bible College vs. Bluefield State University

Comparable Facts

Compare Heritage Bible College in Dunn, NC with Bluefield State University in Bluefield, WV on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Bluefield State University is larger than Heritage Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,141 students vs. 26 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Heritage Bible College is located in Dunn, NC (Rural Fringe setting); Bluefield State University is in Bluefield, WV (Rural Fringe setting).
• Heritage Bible College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Bluefield State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Heritage Bible College 2:1; Bluefield State University 13:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Heritage Bible College are 18.6% lower than at Bluefield State University ($9,371 vs. $11,512).
• Out-of-state tuition is 111.5% higher at Bluefield State University than at Heritage Bible College (about $9,688 more per year; $18,376 vs. $8,688).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Heritage Bible College than at Bluefield State University (100% vs. 97%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Bluefield State University students is 58.7% larger than aid received by Heritage Bible College students ($9,814 vs. $6,184).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are open admission at Heritage Bible College, test optional at Bluefield State University.
• Typical fall application deadline: Bluefield State University Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at Bluefield State University average a 3.41 high school GPA, 0.56 higher than at Heritage Bible College (2.85).

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.