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Overview |
BAC | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 837 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | vul.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $8,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $8,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $17,093 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $7,923 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
BAC | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 2.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
BAC | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 9% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $41,567 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $429 |
Diversity |
BAC | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 45% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 0% |
Students |
BAC | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 60% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| 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
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than Virginia University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 837 students)
BAC vs. Virginia University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Virginia University of Lynchburg?
- Belmont Abbey College is 125.6% more expensive to attend than Virginia University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $8,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.6% higher at BAC than Virginia University of Lynchburg ($18,500.00 vs. $8,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia University of Lynchburg than BAC ($17,093 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia University of Lynchburg are 24% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($9,400 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Virginia University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont Abbey College students is 17% larger than aid received Virginia University of Lynchburg ($9,266 vs. $7,923)
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Virginia University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia University of Lynchburg or BAC .
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 1.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Virginia University of Lynchburg (2.1)
BAC vs. Virginia University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Virginia University of Lynchburg? 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 Virginia University of Lynchburg and BAC.
- The graduation rate at Virginia University of Lynchburg is higher than Belmont Abbey College (100% vs. 38%)
- Belmont Abbey College students graduate with a $14,567 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia University of Lynchburg graduates. ($27,000 vs. $41,567)
- BAC graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia University of Lynchburg graduates. ($279 vs. $429)
- More BAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 9%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/