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Overview |
Appalachian Bible College | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Mount Hope, WV | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 232 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #813 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | abc.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Appalachian Bible College | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,220 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,220 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,560 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,106 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Appalachian Bible College | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 40 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1036/1188 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Appalachian Bible College | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Appalachian Bible College | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,100 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $239 |
Diversity |
Appalachian Bible College | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 97% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Appalachian Bible College | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Appalachian Bible College | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 232 students)
Appalachian Bible College vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Appalachian Bible College or Marshall University?
- Appalachian Bible College is 111.7% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($15,220.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at Marshall University than Appalachian Bible College ($18,244.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Appalachian Bible College ($8,756 vs. $15,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 38.3% lower than costs at Marshall University ($8,560 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Appalachian Bible College than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Appalachian Bible College students is 15.8% larger than aid received Marshall University ($12,996 vs. $11,221)
Appalachian Bible College vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Appalachian Bible College or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Appalachian Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 16 points higher than at Appalachian Bible College (1012)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Appalachian Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Marshall University (96.9%)
Appalachian Bible College vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Appalachian Bible College or Marshall University? 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 Marshall University and Appalachian Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Appalachian Bible College (44% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $9,634 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($13,500 vs. $23,134)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($139 vs. $239)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/