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Overview |
Eastern | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $16,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $9,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $18,749 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $10,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 69 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 76.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 1028/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Eastern | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $139 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 218 students)
Eastern vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Appalachian Bible College?
- Appalachian Bible College is 65.6% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($16,280.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at Eastern than Appalachian Bible College ($20,520.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Appalachian Bible College ($10,852 vs. $18,749)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 28.1% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($9,160 vs. $11,735)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Appalachian Bible College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 6.8% larger than aid received Appalachian Bible College ($11,460 vs. $10,734)
Eastern vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 16 points higher than at Appalachian Bible College (1012)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Appalachian Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Eastern (78.1%)
Eastern vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Eastern is higher than Appalachian Bible College (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $10,195 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($13,500 vs. $23,695)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($139 vs. $245)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/