Talladega College vs American Baptist College

Talladega College and American Baptist College, both historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), offer unique educational experiences for students seeking a transformative learning environment. Talladega College, established in 1867, boasts a rich history and a strong commitment to academic excellence, while American Baptist College, founded in 1924, emphasizes spiritual growth and community engagement. With varying acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates, these institutions cater to diverse student populations and aspirations. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to discover which college aligns best with your academic goals, personal values, and future aspirations.

	American Baptist College	Talladega College
Overview
Location	Nashville, Tennessee	Talladega, Alabama
Campus setting	City: Large	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	100.0%	60.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Baptist	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees	$30	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $75
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants
Total number of admissions given out
Admitted students who chose to enroll
Yield rate
Test scores (SAT/ACT)
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$28,028	$21,986
Average net price	$24,855	$13,163
Tuition	$11,160	$12,130
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,240 Meal plan: $4,400	$8,934
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	60.0% Average amount $3,173	76.0% Average amount $9,478
Students receiving federal student loan	60.0% Average amount $4,083	65.0% Average amount $8,006
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	57 Men 63.2% Women 36.8%	1,144 Men 49.3% Women 50.7%
Graduate students	N/A	59 Men 25.4% Women 74.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	N/A	5.1%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	90	800
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Theology Liberal Arts Public Administration and Social Service Visual & Performing Arts Business	Business Psychology Law Enforcement and Firefighting Computer and Information Science Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	7:1	22:1
Institutional accreditation	Association for Biblical Higher Education	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	27.3%	24.6%
Dropout rate	72.7%	73.7%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	N/A	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,863 Year 3: $32,049 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $27,292

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