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Marshall University JMU ECU Penn State TU Ohio University WCU Kent State WVSU Kentucky Old Dominion Mason| Kentucky Mountain Bible College | West Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KMBC | WVU | ||
| Location | Vancleve, KY | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 78 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #559 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Multiple Protestant Denomination | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kmbc.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KMBC | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,150 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,150 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,430 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,885 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,349 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
KMBC | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 27 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66.7% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/22 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1170 | 1000/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KMBC | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KMBC | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $248 |
Diversity |
KMBC | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
KMBC | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 57% | ||
Campus |
KMBC | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than KMBC based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 78 students)
KMBC vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KMBC or WVU?
- West Virginia University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than KMBC for in-state tuition ($9,360.00 vs. $9,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 190.4% higher at WVU than Kentucky Mountain Bible College ($26,568.00 vs. $9,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Mountain Bible College than WVU ($9,885 vs. $12,202)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Mountain Bible College are 114% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($5,430 vs. $11,618)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Mountain Bible College than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 84% larger than aid received Kentucky Mountain Bible College ($11,685 vs. $6,349)
KMBC vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KMBC or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or KMBC .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 88 points higher than at KMBC (990)
- Incoming WVU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at KMBC (21)
- Accepted freshman WVU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at KMBC (3.33)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than KMBC (45%)
KMBC vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KMBC or WVU? 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 WVU and KMBC.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than Kentucky Mountain Bible College (57% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/