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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD ISU| Charleston Southern University | Appalachian Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 232 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $15,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $15,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $15,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $12,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 40 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 40 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 85% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1036/1188 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
CSU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $139 |
Diversity |
CSU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 54% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 232 students)
CSU vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Appalachian Bible College?
- Charleston Southern University is 93.8% more expensive to attend than Appalachian Bible College for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.8% higher at CSU than Appalachian Bible College ($29,490.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian Bible College than CSU ($15,106 vs. $17,536)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 31.4% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($8,560 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Appalachian Bible College than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 103.3% larger than aid received Appalachian Bible College ($26,417 vs. $12,996)
CSU vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 18 points higher than at Appalachian Bible College (1012)
- Incoming CSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Appalachian Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Appalachian Bible College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at CSU (3.24)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than CSU (86.8%)
CSU vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Appalachian Bible College (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,000)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/