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Overview |
University of Akron | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 232 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $15,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $15,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $15,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $12,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Akron | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 40 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 40 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 85% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 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 |
University of Akron | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $139 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Akron | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 54% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | 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
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 232 students)
University of Akron vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Appalachian Bible College?
- Appalachian Bible College is 50.7% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($15,220.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at Appalachian Bible College than University of Akron Main Campus ($15,220.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than Appalachian Bible College ($14,667 vs. $15,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 45% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($8,560 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Appalachian Bible College than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Appalachian Bible College students is 52.4% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($12,996 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron 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 University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 37 points higher than at Appalachian Bible College (1012)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Appalachian Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
University of Akron vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron 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 University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at University of Akron is higher than Appalachian Bible College (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus earn on average $8,000 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($13,500 vs. $25,500)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($139 vs. $263)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/