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Overview |
NCAT | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,200 | $16,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,832 | $9,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,258 | $18,749 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,700 | $10,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
NCAT | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,717 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 14,183 | 69 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 76.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 1028/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
NCAT | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $139 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NCAT | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 54% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 218 students)
NCAT vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Appalachian Bible College?
- Appalachian Bible College is 359.9% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($16,280.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at NCAT than Appalachian Bible College ($17,200.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Appalachian Bible College ($10,258 vs. $18,749)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 3.7% lower than costs at Appalachian Bible College ($8,832 vs. $9,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Appalachian Bible College than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Appalachian Bible College students is 0.3% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($10,734 vs. $10,700)
NCAT vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT 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 NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian Bible College (1012) is 102 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Appalachian Bible College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than NCAT (46.2%)
NCAT vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Appalachian Bible College (41% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $15,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($13,500 vs. $29,000)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($139 vs. $299)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/