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Overview |
BAC | Lee University | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #787 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
BAC | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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 | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
BAC | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 4% |
Students |
BAC | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 50% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Lee 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
- Lee University is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (3,927 students vs. 1,501 students)
BAC vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Lee University?
- Lee University is 13.5% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($21,000.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at Lee University than Belmont Abbey College ($21,000.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than BAC ($19,726 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 31.9% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($8,840 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Lee University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lee University students is 51.5% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($14,042 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Lee University (1088) is 67 points higher than at BAC (1021)
- Incoming Lee University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Lee University (72.6%)
BAC vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Lee 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 Lee University and BAC.
- The graduation rate at Lee University is higher than Belmont Abbey College (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $37,100)
- Lee University and BAC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lee University and BAC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lee University 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/