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Overview |
BAC | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
BAC | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 1090/1450 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
BAC | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
BAC | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 45% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 6% |
Students |
BAC | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 57% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Fisk University | ||
| 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
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 1,055 students)
BAC vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Fisk University?
- Fisk University is 16.8% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($21,600.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Fisk University than Belmont Abbey College ($21,600.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than BAC ($20,578 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 1.4% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($11,500 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Fisk University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisk University students is 100.5% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($18,580 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 84 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming BAC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Fisk University (71%)
BAC vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Fisk 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 Fisk University and BAC.
- The graduation rate at Fisk University is higher than Belmont Abbey College (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $35,900)
- Fisk University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fisk University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More BAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/