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Vanguard University of Southern California Cal State Fullerton| Hope International University | Kentucky Mountain Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HIU | KMBC | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Vancleve, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,116 | 78 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #935 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Multiple Protestant Denomination | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiu.edu | kmbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
HIU | KMBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $9,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $9,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $5,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,146 | $9,885 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,077 | $6,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
HIU | KMBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 810 | 60 | ||
| Admitted | 261 | 27 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.2% | 45% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 66.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 1090/1170 | ||
| 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 | KMBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HIU | KMBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | N/A |
Diversity |
HIU | KMBC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
HIU | KMBC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 56% | ||
Campus |
HIU | KMBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hope International University is larger than than KMBC based on total student enrollment (1,116 students vs. 78 students)
HIU vs. KMBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HIU or KMBC?
- Hope International University is 277% more expensive to attend than KMBC for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $9,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 277% higher at HIU than Kentucky Mountain Bible College ($34,500.00 vs. $9,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Mountain Bible College than HIU ($9,885 vs. $26,146)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Mountain Bible College are 140.3% lower than costs at Hope International University ($5,430 vs. $13,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hope International University as Kentucky Mountain Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope International University students is 263.5% larger than aid received Kentucky Mountain Bible College ($23,077 vs. $6,349)
HIU vs. KMBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HIU or KMBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KMBC or HIU .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Mountain Bible College (990) is 80 points higher than at HIU (910)
- Incoming KMBC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at HIU (19)
- Accepted freshman KMBC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at HIU (3.26)
- KMBC has a higher acceptance rate (45%) than HIU (32.2%)
HIU vs. KMBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HIU or KMBC? 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 KMBC and HIU.
- The graduation rate at KMBC is higher than Hope International University (33% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/