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Overview |
BAC | Concord University | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
BAC | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 890/1135 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
BAC | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
BAC | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 0% |
Students |
BAC | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 37% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concord University is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (1,748 students vs. 1,501 students)
BAC vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Concord University?
- Belmont Abbey College is 116.6% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Concord University than Belmont Abbey College ($18,780.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than BAC ($8,464 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 15.5% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($10,090 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Concord University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concord University students is 20% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($11,120 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 27 points higher than at Concord University (994)
- Incoming BAC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Concord University (22)
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Concord University (91.4%)
BAC vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Concord University? 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 Concord University and BAC.
- The graduation rate at BAC is higher than Concord University (38% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Concord University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Concord University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/