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WSSU NCAT Fayetteville State University VSU ECSU Alcorn State University Bowie State University Delaware State University UNCG ECU NSU CAU| North Carolina Central University | Appalachian Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,553 | 232 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nccu.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | $15,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | $15,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,708 | $15,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,168 | $12,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,423 | 40 | ||
| Admitted | 7,107 | 40 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 85% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/23 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1130 | 1036/1188 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
North Carolina Central University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $139 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Central University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
North Carolina Central University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 54% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Central 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
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 232 students)
North Carolina Central University vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Central University or Appalachian Bible College?
- Appalachian Bible College is 308.3% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($15,220.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at North Carolina Central University than Appalachian Bible College ($16,764.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than Appalachian Bible College ($13,708 vs. $15,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 38.6% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($8,560 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Appalachian Bible College than North Carolina Central University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 24.4% larger than aid received Appalachian Bible College ($16,168 vs. $12,996)
North Carolina Central University vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Central 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 North Carolina Central University .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian Bible College (1012) is 133 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming Appalachian Bible College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman Appalachian Bible College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than North Carolina Central University (84.4%)
North Carolina Central University vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Central 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 North Carolina Central University.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than Appalachian Bible College (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Central University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $17,500 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($13,500 vs. $31,000)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $181 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($139 vs. $320)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/