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Overview |
Meredith | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,576 | 218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #344 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,816 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,816 | $16,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,920 | $9,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,405 | $18,749 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,095 | $10,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Meredith | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,563 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 1,167 | 69 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.8% | 76.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1260 | 1028/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Meredith | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $139 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Meredith | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | 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
- Meredith College is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,576 students vs. 218 students)
Meredith vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Appalachian Bible College?
- Meredith College is 169.1% more expensive to attend than Appalachian Bible College for in-state tuition ($43,816.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.1% higher at Meredith than Appalachian Bible College ($43,816.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian Bible College than Meredith ($18,749 vs. $23,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 41% lower than costs at Meredith College ($9,160 vs. $12,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Appalachian Bible College than Meredith College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 199% larger than aid received Appalachian Bible College ($32,095 vs. $10,734)
Meredith vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith 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 Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 24 points higher than at Appalachian Bible College (1012)
- Incoming Meredith students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Appalachian Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Meredith (74.7%)
Meredith vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith 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 Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Appalachian Bible College (59% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Meredith College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($13,500 vs. $26,000)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($139 vs. $268)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/