Carolina College of Biblical Studies

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,784

2.12% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$19,684

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.26%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

162

38.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

100%

1 Graduates

About

Carolina College of Biblical Studies is a higher education institution located in Cumberland County, NC. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Carolina College of Biblical Studies were Biblical Studies (16 degrees awarded) and Theological Studies (2 degrees).

In 2021, 42 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Carolina College of Biblical Studies. 61.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (26 degrees), 2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (13 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Carolina College of Biblical Studies is $5,784, which is $−8,716 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Carolina College of Biblical Studies is $5,784, which is $−8,716 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,684.

In 2021, 64% of undergraduate students attending Carolina College of Biblical Studies received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,784

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Carolina College of Biblical Studies was $5,784. The cost of tuition at Carolina College of Biblical Studies is $−8,716 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Carolina College of Biblical Studies (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,684

2021 Value

14%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Carolina College of Biblical Studies had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,684. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Carolina College of Biblical Studies grew by 14%.

This chart compares the average net price of Carolina College of Biblical Studies (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,190

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Carolina College of Biblical Studies was of $9,190 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 19.5% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Carolina College of Biblical Studies (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at Carolina College of Biblical Studies received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 7.25% with respect to 2020, when 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Carolina College of Biblical Studies (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.26%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Carolina College of Biblical Studies was 4.26%, which represents 2 out of the 47 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Carolina College of Biblical Studies had a total enrollment of 162 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Carolina College of Biblical Studies is 63 students and the part-time enrollment is 99. This means that 38.9% of students enrolled at Carolina College of Biblical Studies are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Carolina College of Biblical Studies, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.3% Black or African American, 28.4% White, 9.88% Hispanic or Latino, 3.09% Two or More Races, 3.09% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.617% Asian.

Students enrolled at Carolina College of Biblical Studies in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (31.3%), followed by White Male (27.1%) and Black or African American Male (16.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (46.7%), followed by White Male (20%) and Black or African American Male (13.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

38.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Carolina College of Biblical Studies in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 162 students. The full-time enrollment at Carolina College of Biblical Studies is 63 and the part-time enrollment is 99. This means that 38.9% of students enrolled at Carolina College of Biblical Studies are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Carolina College of Biblical Studies (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

50%

2019 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Carolina College of Biblical Studies was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Carolina College of Biblical Studies had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Carolina College of Biblical Studies (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
88 enrolled students
White
46 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
16 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Carolina College of Biblical Studies is 54.3% Black or African American, 28.4% White, 9.88% Hispanic or Latino, 3.09% Two or More Races, 3.09% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.617% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 10 more women than men received degrees from Carolina College of Biblical Studies. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Carolina College of Biblical Studies is black or african american (26 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (13 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Carolina College of Biblical Studies is Biblical Studies (16 degrees awarded), followed by Theological Studies (2 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Carolina College of Biblical Studies, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (42 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Clergy

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Carolina College of Biblical Studies are Clergy (74,913 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (9,382 people), Other managers (6,124 people), Postsecondary teachers (4,629 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (4,624 people).

The most specialized majors at Carolina College of Biblical Studies in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (42 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Carolina College of Biblical Studies are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Carolina College of Biblical Studies are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (42 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Religious organizations

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Carolina College of Biblical Studies are Religious organizations (82,439 people), Elementary & secondary schools (21,631 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (11,207 people), Construction (8,507 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (8,372 people).

The most specialized majors at Carolina College of Biblical Studies are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (42 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Carolina College of Biblical Studies.

Most Common (2020)

Biblical Studies
16 degree-majors awarded
Religious Education
2 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Carolina College of Biblical Studies was Biblical Studies with 16 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Carolina College of Biblical Studies according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Carolina College of Biblical Studies, which is 0.615 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (26).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Carolina College of Biblical Studies by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Carolina College of Biblical Studies in Biblical Studies, which is 0.542 times less than the 24 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Carolina College of Biblical Studies in Biblical Studies, which is 1.85 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 0% of students graduating from Carolina College of Biblical Studies completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Carolina College of Biblical Studies is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
26 degrees awarded
White
13 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Carolina College of Biblical Studies is black or african american (26 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (13 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
19 degrees awarded
White Male
9 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Carolina College of Biblical Studies is black or african american female (19 degrees awarded). There were 2.11 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (9 degrees).

Operations

Carolina College of Biblical Studies has an endowment valued at nearly $570k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 123k (21.7%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, Carolina College of Biblical Studies had a total salary expenditure of 1.43M. Carolina College of Biblical Studies employs 3 Professors. Most academics at Carolina College of Biblical Studies are Male Professor (3), and Female Professor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Carolina College of Biblical Studies are: Management, with 3 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 1 employees.

Endowment

$570k

2021 Endowment

21.5%

growth from 2020

Carolina College of Biblical Studies has an endowment valued at about $570k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Carolina College of Biblical Studies grew 21.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Carolina College of Biblical Studies (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$849k

2021 Salaries

9.42%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Carolina College of Biblical Studies paid a median of $849k in salaries, which represents 59.2% of their overall expenditure ($1.43M) and a 9.42% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$49.5k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Carolina College of Biblical Studies paid a total of $49.5k to 3 employees working as instructors, which represents 6.37% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

3 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

3 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Carolina College of Biblical Studies was Professor with 3 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Carolina College of Biblical Studies were Management with 3 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2020)

Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Carolina College of Biblical Studies was Male Professor with 3 employees, and Female Professor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Carolina College of Biblical Studies.