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Michigan State UM-Dearborn Oakland Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Eastern Michigan University CMU Michigan GVSU WMU Cleveland State Michigan Tech UM-Flint| Wayne State University | Appalachian Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 23,553 | 218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #580 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,493 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,615 | $16,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,762 | $9,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,021 | $18,749 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,862 | $10,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,190 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 12,461 | 69 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 76.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1028/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
WSU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $139 |
Diversity |
WSU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
WSU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 54% | ||
Campus |
WSU | 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
- Wayne State University is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (23,553 students vs. 218 students)
WSU vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Appalachian Bible College?
- Appalachian Bible College is 30.3% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($16,280.00 vs. $12,493.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.8% higher at WSU than Appalachian Bible College ($28,615.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Appalachian Bible College ($16,021 vs. $18,749)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 28.4% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($9,160 vs. $11,762)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Appalachian Bible College than Wayne State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State University students is 1.2% larger than aid received Appalachian Bible College ($10,862 vs. $10,734)
WSU vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU 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 WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 58 points higher than at Appalachian Bible College (1012)
- Incoming WSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Appalachian Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman WSU 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 WSU (82%)
WSU vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at Appalachian Bible College is higher than Wayne State University (33% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $18,900 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $8,758 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($13,500 vs. $22,258)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($139 vs. $230)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/