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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU TU Shepherd University| Kentucky Mountain Bible College | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KMBC | SU | ||
| Location | Vancleve, KY | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 87 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Multiple Protestant Denomination | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kmbc.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
KMBC | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,150 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,150 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,370 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,160 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,330 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KMBC | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 15 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 35.7% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 80% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/22 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1170 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KMBC | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KMBC | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
KMBC | SU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
KMBC | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 42% | ||
Campus |
KMBC | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than KMBC based on total student enrollment (4,343 students vs. 87 students)
KMBC vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KMBC or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 278.3% more expensive to attend than KMBC for in-state tuition ($34,614.00 vs. $9,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 278.3% higher at SU than Kentucky Mountain Bible College ($34,614.00 vs. $9,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Mountain Bible College than SU ($11,160 vs. $26,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Mountain Bible College are 119.7% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($5,370 vs. $11,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Mountain Bible College as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 352.2% larger than aid received Kentucky Mountain Bible College ($24,100 vs. $5,330)
KMBC vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KMBC or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or KMBC .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 15 points higher than at KMBC (990)
- Incoming SU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at KMBC (21)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at KMBC (3.33)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than KMBC (35.7%)
KMBC vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KMBC or SU? 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 SU and KMBC.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Kentucky Mountain Bible College (45% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/