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Overview |
BAC | CofC | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BAC | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
BAC | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
BAC | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 1% |
Students |
BAC | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 54% | ||
Campus |
BAC | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 1,501 students)
BAC vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or CofC?
- Belmont Abbey College is 47.8% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91% higher at CofC than Belmont Abbey College ($35,338.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than BAC ($21,120 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont Abbey College are 11.4% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($11,658 vs. $12,986)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College as College of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Charleston students is 2.5% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($9,499 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or BAC .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 120 points higher than at BAC (1021)
- Incoming CofC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than CofC (75.7%)
BAC vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or CofC? 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 CofC and BAC.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Belmont Abbey College (63% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $4,300 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $41,900)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- CofC graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/