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Overview |
Widener University-Main Campus | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Chester, PA | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,610 | 218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #415 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | widener.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Widener University-Main Campus | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,598 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,598 | $16,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $9,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,720 | $18,749 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,458 | $10,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Widener University-Main Campus | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,167 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 6,022 | 69 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 76.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1028/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Widener University-Main Campus | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Widener University-Main Campus | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $139 |
Diversity |
Widener University-Main Campus | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Widener University-Main Campus | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Widener University-Main Campus | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (5,610 students vs. 218 students)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Widener University-Main Campus or Appalachian Bible College?
- Widener University Main Campus is 223.1% more expensive to attend than Appalachian Bible College for in-state tuition ($52,598.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 223.1% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Appalachian Bible College ($52,598.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian Bible College than Widener University-Main Campus ($18,749 vs. $30,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 69.5% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($9,160 vs. $15,530)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus as Appalachian Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 249% larger than aid received Appalachian Bible College ($37,458 vs. $10,734)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Widener University-Main Campus 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 Widener University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Widener University Main Campus (1032) is 20 points higher than at Appalachian Bible College (1012)
- Incoming Widener University-Main Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Appalachian Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Widener University-Main Campus students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Widener University-Main Campus (84%)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Widener University-Main Campus 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 Widener University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Widener University-Main Campus is higher than Appalachian Bible College (54% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $27,400 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,000)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/