Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $31,423. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $18,760 |
| Housing & meals | $9,160 |
| Books & supplies | $1,326 |
| Personal & travel | $2,948 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$771 |
| Total cost of attendance | $31,423 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
ABC net price compared with other West Virginia colleges
ABC has the 9th-lowest average net price of 18 West Virginia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | West Virginia University Institute of Technology | $9,337 | 33% | $55,939 |
| 6 | Concord University | $9,966 | 39% | $42,703 |
| 7 | West Virginia State University | $11,139 | 39% | $40,492 |
| 8 | Shepherd University | $11,363 | 51% | $49,358 |
| 9 | Appalachian Bible College | $11,579 | 71% | $37,467 |
| 10 | Bluefield State University | $13,684 | 37% | $38,217 |
| 11 | Glenville State University | $14,006 | 34% | $39,315 |
| 12 | West Liberty University | $15,366 | 60% | $43,296 |
| 13 | West Virginia University | $15,634 | 65% | $55,939 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All West Virginia colleges →
Why ABC costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Bible College | 78% | $11,579 | 71% | $37,467 | This school |
| West Virginia Wesleyan College | 93% | $18,083 | 57% | $51,593 | |
| Bethany College | 59% | $18,605 | 47% | $44,512 | |
| Davis & Elkins College | 94% | $18,273 | 39% | $43,411 | |
| University of Charleston | 62% | $22,107 | 46% | $55,774 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Appalachian Bible College would cost you $6,504 less per year than West Virginia Wesleyan College, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Appalachian Bible College, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$15,330).
- West Virginia Wesleyan College gives aided families $10,263 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, West Virginia resident | ABC | West Virginia Wesleyan College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $18,760 | $34,090 | −$15,330 |
| Books & supplies | $1,326 | $1,500 | −$174 |
| Housing & meals | $9,160 | $10,980 | −$1,820 |
| Personal & travel | $2,948 | $3,565 | −$617 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$771 | −$1,945 | +$1,174 |
| Sticker price | $31,423 | $48,190 | −$16,767 |
| Average grants | −$19,844 | −$30,107 | +$10,263 |
| You pay | $11,579 | $18,083 | −$6,504 |
“+” means ABC costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
ABC cost questions
How much is tuition at ABC?
Tuition and fees are $18,760 a year.
What is the total cost of attending ABC?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $31,423 a year.
What do families actually pay at ABC?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $11,579 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $8,772; $48–75k pay $12,717; $110k+ pay $15,143.
How much debt do ABC graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $6,767, and 0.0% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Appalachian Bible College overview