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Overview |
BAC | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
BAC | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
BAC | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 6% |
Students |
BAC | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 10% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Mary Washington College | ||
| 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
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 1,501 students)
BAC vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Mary Washington College?
- Belmont Abbey College is 107% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at Mary Washington College than Belmont Abbey College ($25,858.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than BAC ($21,863 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont Abbey College are 3.7% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($11,658 vs. $12,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont Abbey College students is 2.4% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($9,266 vs. $9,046)
BAC vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or BAC .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 89 points higher than at BAC (1021)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Mary Washington College (85.8%)
BAC vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and BAC.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Belmont Abbey College (71% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $13,600 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $41,900)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/