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Trine University Siena Heights University GVSU CMU Michigan State Albion College WMU Eastern Michigan University| Adrian College | Appalachian Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Adrian College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Adrian, MI | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,821 | 232 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #846 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adrian.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adrian College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,321 | $15,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,321 | $15,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,980 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,870 | $15,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,555 | $12,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Adrian College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 40 | ||
| Admitted | 2,299 | 40 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 85% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1036/1188 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Adrian College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adrian College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $139 |
Diversity |
Adrian College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Adrian College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Adrian College | 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
- Adrian College is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,821 students vs. 232 students)
Adrian College vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adrian College or Appalachian Bible College?
- Adrian College is 151.8% more expensive to attend than Appalachian Bible College for in-state tuition ($38,321.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.8% higher at Adrian College than Appalachian Bible College ($38,321.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian Bible College than Adrian College ($15,106 vs. $24,870)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 51.6% lower than costs at Adrian College ($8,560 vs. $12,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Appalachian Bible College than Adrian College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adrian College students is 142.8% larger than aid received Appalachian Bible College ($31,555 vs. $12,996)
Adrian College vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adrian College 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 Adrian College .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian Bible College (1012) is 4 points higher than at Adrian College (1008)
- Incoming Adrian College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Appalachian Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Appalachian Bible College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Adrian College (3.2)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Adrian College (69.1%)
Adrian College vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adrian College 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 Adrian College.
- The graduation rate at Adrian College is higher than Appalachian Bible College (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Adrian College earn on average $7,800 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Adrian College graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,000)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Adrian College graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Adrian College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/