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Overview |
BAC | SU | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BAC | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
BAC | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
BAC | SU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 13% |
Students |
BAC | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 48% | ||
Campus |
BAC | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 1,501 students)
BAC vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 82.6% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.6% higher at SU than Belmont Abbey College ($33,790.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belmont Abbey College than SU ($23,522 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 3.8% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($11,230 vs. $11,658)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 153.3% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($23,467 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 16 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming BAC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than SU (80.4%)
BAC vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or SU? 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 SU and BAC.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Belmont Abbey College (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $6,400 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $41,900)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SU 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/