Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
WVU Marshall University WVSU ECU JCSU University of Maine at Presque Isle Georgetown College CofC Fairmont State Newberry College West Virginia University Tech| Kentucky Mountain Bible College | University of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
KMBC | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Vancleve, KY | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 78 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #691 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Multiple Protestant Denomination | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kmbc.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
KMBC | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,150 | $31,400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,150 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,430 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,885 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,349 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KMBC | University of Charleston | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 27 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66.7% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/22 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1170 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
KMBC | University of Charleston | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
KMBC | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $211 |
Diversity |
KMBC | University of Charleston | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 62% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 22% |
Students |
KMBC | University of Charleston | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 31% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 30% | ||
Campus |
KMBC | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than KMBC based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 78 students)
KMBC vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KMBC or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 243.2% more expensive to attend than KMBC for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $9,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 243.2% higher at University of Charleston than Kentucky Mountain Bible College ($31,400.00 vs. $9,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Mountain Bible College than University of Charleston ($9,885 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Mountain Bible College are 87.8% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($5,430 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Mountain Bible College as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 253.2% larger than aid received Kentucky Mountain Bible College ($22,422 vs. $6,349)
KMBC vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KMBC or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or KMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 4 points higher than at KMBC (990)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at KMBC (21)
- Accepted freshman KMBC students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- University of Charleston has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than KMBC (45%)
KMBC vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KMBC or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and KMBC.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Kentucky Mountain Bible College (51% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/