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Saint Vincent College Gannon University Geneva College Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Thiel College Penn State Robert Morris University| Westminster College | Appalachian Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Westminster College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | New Wilmington, PA | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,203 | 218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #546 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westminster.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westminster College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,760 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,760 | $16,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,380 | $9,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,089 | $18,749 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,615 | $10,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Westminster College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,650 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 2,266 | 69 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 76.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1258 | 1028/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Westminster College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westminster College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $139 |
Diversity |
Westminster College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
Westminster College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Westminster College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Westminster College is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,203 students vs. 218 students)
Westminster College vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westminster College or Appalachian Bible College?
- Westminster College is 138.1% more expensive to attend than Appalachian Bible College for in-state tuition ($38,760.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.1% higher at Westminster College than Appalachian Bible College ($38,760.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian Bible College than Westminster College ($18,749 vs. $21,089)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 35.2% lower than costs at Westminster College ($9,160 vs. $12,380)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College as Appalachian Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 185.2% larger than aid received Appalachian Bible College ($30,615 vs. $10,734)
Westminster College vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westminster College 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 Westminster College .
- The average SAT score at Westminster College (1028) is 16 points higher than at Appalachian Bible College (1012)
- Incoming Westminster College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Appalachian Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Westminster College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Westminster College (85.5%)
Westminster College vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westminster College 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 Westminster College.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Appalachian Bible College (74% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $13,600 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,000)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Appalachian Bible College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/