Alderson-Broaddus vs Messenger College

Alderson Broaddus University and Messenger College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Alderson Broaddus, nestled in the scenic hills of West Virginia, boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a diverse student body from various backgrounds. Messenger College, located in the vibrant city of New Jersey, attracts a smaller, more selective cohort. While Alderson Broaddus excels in nursing and health professions, Messenger College shines in business and management studies. Explore the detailed comparison table to uncover further differences in graduation rates, student demographics, and more, empowering you to make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Alderson Broaddus University	Messenger College
Overview
Location	Philippi, West Virginia	Bedford, Texas
Campus setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	52.0%	50.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Baptist	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	66.5%	100.0%
Application fees		$35
SAT range	900 - 1110	N/A
ACT range	18 - 23	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	14.0%
Students submitting ACT score	10.0%
Total number of applicants	1,736	8
Total number of admissions given out	1,155	8
Admitted students who chose to enroll	262	7
Yield rate	22.7%	87.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$47,431	$26,341
Average net price	$20,845	$14,115
Tuition	$29,720	$8,400
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,930 Meal plan: $4,930
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $22,090	100.0% Average amount $8,310
Students receiving federal student loan	84.0% Average amount $7,833	100.0% Average amount $5,500
Students taking out private loans	8.0% Average amount $15,910	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	750 Men 59.5% Women 40.5%	31 Men 41.9% Women 58.1%
Graduate students	78 Men 39.7% Women 60.3%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	73.2%	75.0%
International students	7.7%	N/A
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,027	68
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	West Virginia Maryland Ohio Virginia Florida	Arkansas Colorado Oklahoma Texas

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Psychology Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Philosophy and Religious Studies Theology
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools

Outcome
Graduation rate	31.8%	46.1%
Dropout rate	68.2%	38.5%
Transferred out	N/A	7.7%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $99,041 Year 2: $104,033 Year 3: $114,252 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,507 Year 2: $62,012 Year 3: $65,622 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,436 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $36,606 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,028 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,324 Year 2: $22,999 Year 3: N/A Criminology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,802 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	N/A

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