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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Appalachian Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 232 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $15,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $15,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $15,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $12,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 40 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 40 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 85% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1036/1188 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $139 |
Diversity |
TU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
TU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 54% | ||
Campus |
TU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 232 students)
TU vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Appalachian Bible College?
- Appalachian Bible College is 110.3% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($15,220.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.7% higher at TU than Appalachian Bible College ($23,240.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Appalachian Bible College ($14,443 vs. $15,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 59.4% lower than costs at Towson University ($8,560 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Appalachian Bible College than Towson University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Appalachian Bible College students is 13.9% larger than aid received Towson University ($12,996 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU 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 TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 69 points higher than at Appalachian Bible College (1012)
- Incoming TU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Appalachian Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Appalachian Bible College (64% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $21,400 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than TU graduates. ($13,500 vs. $17,750)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than TU graduates. ($139 vs. $183)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/