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Overview |
Bellarmine University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,993 | 218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,190 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,190 | $16,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,250 | $9,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,432 | $18,749 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,954 | $10,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,462 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 3,240 | 69 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 76.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1243 | 1028/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bellarmine University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $139 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | 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
- Bellarmine University is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (2,993 students vs. 218 students)
Bellarmine University vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or Appalachian Bible College?
- Bellarmine University is 177.6% more expensive to attend than Appalachian Bible College for in-state tuition ($45,190.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.6% higher at Bellarmine University than Appalachian Bible College ($45,190.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian Bible College than Bellarmine University ($18,749 vs. $24,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 11.9% lower than costs at Bellarmine University ($9,160 vs. $10,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University as Appalachian Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 235% larger than aid received Appalachian Bible College ($35,954 vs. $10,734)
Bellarmine University vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University 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 Bellarmine University .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 108 points higher than at Appalachian Bible College (1012)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Appalachian Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Bellarmine University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Bellarmine University (93.6%)
Bellarmine University vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University 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 Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Appalachian Bible College (66% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $18,200 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bellarmine University graduates. ($13,500 vs. $25,000)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Bellarmine University graduates. ($139 vs. $258)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bellarmine University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/