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Overview |
FWBBC | Concord University | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 394 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #966 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fwbbc.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
FWBBC | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,170 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,170 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,170 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,966 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,736 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
FWBBC | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1135 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
FWBBC | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FWBBC | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,500 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,270 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $201 |
Diversity |
FWBBC | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
FWBBC | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 37% | ||
Campus |
FWBBC | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concord University is larger than than FWBBC based on total student enrollment (1,748 students vs. 394 students)
FWBBC vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FWBBC or Concord University?
- Free Will Baptist Bible College is 136.2% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($20,170.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at FWBBC than Concord University ($20,170.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than FWBBC ($8,464 vs. $18,966)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Free Will Baptist Bible College are 23.5% lower than costs at Concord University ($8,170 vs. $10,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Free Will Baptist Bible College than Concord University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Free Will Baptist Bible College students is 23.5% larger than aid received Concord University ($13,736 vs. $11,120)
Which college is harder to get into, FWBBC or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or FWBBC .
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at FWBBC (3.34)
FWBBC vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FWBBC or Concord University? 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 Concord University and FWBBC.
- The graduation rate at FWBBC is higher than Concord University (42% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Concord University earn on average $1,600 more per year than FWBBC graduates after ten years. ($33,100 vs. $31,500)
- Concord University students graduate with a $2,770 lower median federal student loan debt than FWBBC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,270)
- Concord University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than FWBBC graduates. ($201 vs. $230)
- More Concord University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FWBBC students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/