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Overview |
Cleveland State | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 232 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $15,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $15,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $15,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $12,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 40 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 40 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 85% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 1036/1188 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $139 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 232 students)
Cleveland State vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Appalachian Bible College?
- Appalachian Bible College is 25.3% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($15,220.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at Cleveland State than Appalachian Bible College ($17,359.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian Bible College than Cleveland State ($15,106 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 65.9% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($8,560 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Appalachian Bible College than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Appalachian Bible College students is 37.7% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($12,996 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State 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 Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 16 points higher than at Appalachian Bible College (1012)
- Incoming Cleveland State 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 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Cleveland State vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State 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 Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Appalachian Bible College is higher than Cleveland State University (33% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $12,100 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland State graduates. ($13,500 vs. $21,500)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland State graduates. ($139 vs. $222)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/