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Overview |
CAU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 232 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $15,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $15,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $15,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $12,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
CAU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 40 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 40 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 85% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 1036/1188 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CAU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $139 |
Diversity |
CAU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 0% |
Students |
CAU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 54% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 232 students)
CAU vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Appalachian Bible College?
- Clark Atlanta University is 44.2% more expensive to attend than Appalachian Bible College for in-state tuition ($21,948.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.2% higher at CAU than Appalachian Bible College ($21,948.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian Bible College than CAU ($15,106 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 28.3% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($8,560 vs. $10,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Appalachian Bible College than Clark Atlanta University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Appalachian Bible College students is 37.8% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($12,996 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU 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 CAU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian Bible College (1012) is 162 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming Appalachian Bible College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at CAU (18)
- Accepted freshman Appalachian Bible College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at CAU (3.28)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU 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 CAU.
- The graduation rate at CAU is higher than Appalachian Bible College (41% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Clark Atlanta University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $17,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($13,500 vs. $31,000)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $181 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($139 vs. $320)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/