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Overview |
Middle Tennessee State University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, TN | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,086 | 232 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #656 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtsu.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Middle Tennessee State University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,344 | $15,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,376 | $15,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,576 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,062 | $15,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,421 | $12,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Middle Tennessee State University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,868 | 40 | ||
| Admitted | 9,335 | 40 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30% | 85% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1036/1188 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Middle Tennessee State University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Middle Tennessee State University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,758 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $139 |
Diversity |
Middle Tennessee State University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Middle Tennessee State University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Middle Tennessee State University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Middle Tennessee State University is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (20,086 students vs. 232 students)
Middle Tennessee State University vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Middle Tennessee State University or Appalachian Bible College?
- Appalachian Bible College is 107.2% more expensive to attend than Middle Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($15,220.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.3% higher at Middle Tennessee State University than Appalachian Bible College ($26,376.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Tennessee State University than Appalachian Bible College ($13,062 vs. $15,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 11.9% lower than costs at Middle Tennessee State University ($8,560 vs. $9,576)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Middle Tennessee State University as Appalachian Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Appalachian Bible College students is 37.9% larger than aid received Middle Tennessee State University ($12,996 vs. $9,421)
Middle Tennessee State University vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Middle Tennessee State 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 Middle Tennessee State University .
- The average SAT score at Middle Tennessee State University (1031) is 19 points higher than at Appalachian Bible College (1012)
- Incoming Middle Tennessee State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Appalachian Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Middle Tennessee State University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Middle Tennessee State University (72.5%)
Middle Tennessee State University vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Middle Tennessee State 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 Middle Tennessee State University.
- The graduation rate at Middle Tennessee State University is higher than Appalachian Bible College (45% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Middle Tennessee State University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $8,258 lower median federal student loan debt than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($13,500 vs. $21,758)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($139 vs. $224)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middle Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/