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Overview |
BAC | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
BAC | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
BAC | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
BAC | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 1% |
Students |
BAC | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 12% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 1,501 students)
BAC vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Ohio University?
- Belmont Abbey College is 38.6% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at Ohio University than Belmont Abbey College ($23,720.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than BAC ($20,207 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont Abbey College are 5.8% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($11,658 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 1.6% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($9,416 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 87 points higher than at BAC (1021)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Ohio University (86.5%)
BAC vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Ohio 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 Ohio University and BAC.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Belmont Abbey College (65% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $2,600 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $41,900)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Ohio 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/