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Vanguard University of Southern California Cal State Fullerton| Hope International University | Appalachian Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HIU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,116 | 232 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #935 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiu.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
HIU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $15,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $15,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,146 | $15,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,077 | $12,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
HIU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 810 | 40 | ||
| Admitted | 261 | 40 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.2% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 85% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 1036/1188 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
HIU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HIU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $139 |
Diversity |
HIU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
HIU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 54% | ||
Campus |
HIU | 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
- Hope International University is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,116 students vs. 232 students)
HIU vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HIU or Appalachian Bible College?
- Hope International University is 126.7% more expensive to attend than Appalachian Bible College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.7% higher at HIU than Appalachian Bible College ($34,500.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian Bible College than HIU ($15,106 vs. $26,146)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 52.5% lower than costs at Hope International University ($8,560 vs. $13,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hope International University as Appalachian Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope International University students is 77.6% larger than aid received Appalachian Bible College ($23,077 vs. $12,996)
HIU vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HIU 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 HIU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian Bible College (1012) is 102 points higher than at HIU (910)
- Incoming Appalachian Bible College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at HIU (19)
- Accepted freshman Appalachian Bible College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at HIU (3.26)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than HIU (32.2%)
HIU vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HIU 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 HIU.
- The graduation rate at Appalachian Bible College is higher than Hope International University (33% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Hope International University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than HIU graduates. ($13,500 vs. $26,000)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than HIU graduates. ($139 vs. $268)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HIU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/