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Overview |
BAC | Piedmont International University | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | pbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Piedmont International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $8,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $8,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $6,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $15,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $6,206 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
BAC | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 219 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 53 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 24.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 77.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 770/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
BAC | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Piedmont International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $35,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $11,326 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $117 |
Diversity |
BAC | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 3% |
Students |
BAC | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | - | ||
Campus |
BAC | Piedmont International 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 Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 691 students)
BAC vs. Piedmont International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Piedmont International University?
- Belmont Abbey College is 109% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109% higher at BAC than Piedmont International University ($18,500.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than BAC ($15,119 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 81.9% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($6,410 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Piedmont International University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont Abbey College students is 49.3% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($9,266 vs. $6,206)
BAC vs. Piedmont International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Piedmont International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Piedmont International University or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 123 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming BAC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
BAC vs. Piedmont International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Piedmont International 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 Piedmont International University and BAC.
- The graduation rate at Piedmont International University is higher than Belmont Abbey College (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $15,674 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($11,326 vs. $27,000)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($117 vs. $279)
- More Piedmont International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/