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Overview |
UM-Dearborn | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Dearborn, MI | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,035 | 218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #405 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Dearborn | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,544 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,960 | $16,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,803 | $9,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,798 | $18,749 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,552 | $10,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
UM-Dearborn | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,373 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 7,254 | 69 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.6% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 76.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1260 | 1028/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UM-Dearborn | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Dearborn | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $139 |
Diversity |
UM-Dearborn | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UM-Dearborn | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 54% | ||
Campus |
UM-Dearborn | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Dearborn is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (8,035 students vs. 218 students)
UM-Dearborn vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Dearborn or Appalachian Bible College?
- Appalachian Bible College is 11.9% more expensive to attend than UM-Dearborn for in-state tuition ($16,280.00 vs. $14,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.2% higher at UM-Dearborn than Appalachian Bible College ($30,960.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Dearborn than Appalachian Bible College ($12,798 vs. $18,749)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 17.9% lower than costs at University of Michigan Dearborn ($9,160 vs. $10,803)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Appalachian Bible College than University of Michigan Dearborn (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Appalachian Bible College students is 12.4% larger than aid received University of Michigan Dearborn ($10,734 vs. $9,552)
UM-Dearborn vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Dearborn 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 UM-Dearborn .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan Dearborn (1105) is 93 points higher than at Appalachian Bible College (1012)
- Incoming UM-Dearborn students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Appalachian Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Dearborn students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than UM-Dearborn (58.6%)
UM-Dearborn vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Dearborn 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 UM-Dearborn.
- The graduation rate at UM-Dearborn is higher than Appalachian Bible College (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Dearborn earn on average $20,700 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $12,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($13,500 vs. $25,750)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($139 vs. $266)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Dearborn students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/