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Overview |
Lander University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,363 | 218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #984 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $16,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $9,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,657 | $18,749 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,000 | $10,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Lander University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,184 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 3,521 | 69 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 76.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 1028/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Lander University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $139 |
Diversity |
Lander University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Lander University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Lander University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lander University is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (4,363 students vs. 218 students)
Lander University vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or Appalachian Bible College?
- Appalachian Bible College is 52.1% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($16,280.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at Lander University than Appalachian Bible College ($20,300.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than Appalachian Bible College ($14,657 vs. $18,749)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 16.8% lower than costs at Lander University ($9,160 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Appalachian Bible College than Lander University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 11.8% larger than aid received Appalachian Bible College ($12,000 vs. $10,734)
Lander University vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lander University 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 Lander University .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian Bible College (1012) is 90 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming Appalachian Bible College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Lander University (67.9%)
Lander University vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander University 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 Lander University.
- The graduation rate at Lander University is higher than Appalachian Bible College (37% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Lander University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,000)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University 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/