Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
BGSU Cleveland State Ohio University Ohio State University of Akron University of Dayton WVU Youngstown State UC Miami Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Memphis| Kent State University at Kent | Appalachian Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Kent State | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 232 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | abc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Kent State | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $15,220 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $15,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $15,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $12,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State | Appalachian Bible College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 40 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 40 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 85% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1036/1188 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State | Appalachian Bible College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Kent State | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $139 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Appalachian Bible College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 37% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Kent State | Appalachian Bible College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 80% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 232 students)
Kent State vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Appalachian Bible College?
- Appalachian Bible College is 23.7% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($15,220.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.7% higher at Kent State than Appalachian Bible College ($21,410.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian Bible College than Kent State ($15,106 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 48.1% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($8,560 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Appalachian Bible College than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Appalachian Bible College students is 36.2% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($12,996 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State 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 Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 55 points higher than at Appalachian Bible College (1012)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Appalachian Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Kent State (88%)
Kent State vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State 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 Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than Appalachian Bible College (50% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Kent earn on average $8,200 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $12,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($13,500 vs. $25,825)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $128 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($139 vs. $267)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/