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Kentucky University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University Louisville BGSU BSU Kent State| Northern Kentucky University | Appalachian Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $16,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $9,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $18,749 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $10,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 69 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 76.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1133 | 1028/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
NKU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $139 |
Diversity |
NKU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
NKU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 54% | ||
Campus |
NKU | 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
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 218 students)
NKU vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Appalachian Bible College?
- Appalachian Bible College is 54.9% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($16,280.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.6% higher at NKU than Appalachian Bible College ($21,096.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Appalachian Bible College ($8,151 vs. $18,749)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 27.3% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($9,160 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Appalachian Bible College than Northern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 7.1% larger than aid received Appalachian Bible College ($11,492 vs. $10,734)
NKU vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU 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 NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 56 points higher than at Appalachian Bible College (1012)
- Incoming NKU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Appalachian Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than NKU (96%)
NKU vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU 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 NKU.
- The graduation rate at NKU is higher than Appalachian Bible College (37% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $11,450 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($13,500 vs. $24,950)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($139 vs. $257)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/