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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 232 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $15,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $15,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $15,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $12,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 40 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 40 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 85% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1036/1188 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $139 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Frostburg State University is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 232 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Appalachian Bible College?
- Appalachian Bible College is 118.2% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($15,220.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.6% higher at Frostburg State University than Appalachian Bible College ($21,854.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian Bible College than Frostburg State University ($15,106 vs. $16,114)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 41.8% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($8,560 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Appalachian Bible College than Frostburg State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Appalachian Bible College students is 34.4% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($12,996 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University 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 Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian Bible College (1012) is 57 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming Appalachian Bible College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Frostburg State University (20)
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Frostburg State University (87.9%)
Frostburg State University vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University 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 Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Frostburg State University is higher than Appalachian Bible College (45% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $13,800 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Frostburg State University graduates. ($13,500 vs. $21,500)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Frostburg State University graduates. ($139 vs. $222)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Frostburg State University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/