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Overview |
KMBC | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Vancleve, KY | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 78 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #750 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Multiple Protestant Denomination | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kmbc.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
KMBC | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,150 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,150 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,430 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,885 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,349 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
KMBC | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 27 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66.7% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/22 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1170 | 915/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KMBC | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KMBC | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $215 |
Diversity |
KMBC | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
KMBC | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 21% | ||
Campus |
KMBC | UVa-Wise | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is larger than than KMBC based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 78 students)
KMBC vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KMBC or UVa-Wise?
- Kentucky Mountain Bible College is 51.5% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($9,150.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.8% higher at UVa-Wise than Kentucky Mountain Bible College ($25,419.00 vs. $9,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Mountain Bible College than UVa-Wise ($9,885 vs. $9,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Mountain Bible College are 119.5% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($5,430 vs. $11,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Mountain Bible College than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Virginia's College at Wise students is 125.2% larger than aid received Kentucky Mountain Bible College ($14,299 vs. $6,349)
KMBC vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KMBC or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or KMBC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Mountain Bible College (990) is 48 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming KMBC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at KMBC (3.33)
- UVa-Wise has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than KMBC (45%)
KMBC vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KMBC or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and KMBC.
- The graduation rate at UVa-Wise is higher than Kentucky Mountain Bible College (39% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/