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Overview |
Youngstown State | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,071 | 232 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,410 | $15,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,770 | $15,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,016 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,900 | $15,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,631 | $12,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,481 | 40 | ||
| Admitted | 6,030 | 40 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6%Open | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9%Open | 85% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1160 | 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 |
Youngstown State | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $139 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Youngstown State | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 232 students)
Youngstown State vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or Appalachian Bible College?
- Appalachian Bible College is 46.2% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($15,220.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.3% higher at Appalachian Bible College than Youngstown State University ($15,220.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Appalachian Bible College ($11,900 vs. $15,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 17% lower than costs at Youngstown State University ($8,560 vs. $10,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Appalachian Bible College than Youngstown State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Appalachian Bible College students is 70.3% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($12,996 vs. $7,631)
Youngstown State vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State 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 Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian Bible College (1012) is 31 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming Youngstown State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Appalachian Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
Youngstown State vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State 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 Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at Youngstown State is higher than Appalachian Bible College (35% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Youngstown State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($37,700 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,000)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/