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Queens Campbell University UNC Charlotte GWU Lenoir-Rhyne University Winthrop University Barton College Methodist Catawba College Coastal Carolina ECU ASU| Belmont Abbey College | Wingate University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BAC | Wingate University | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Wingate, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 3,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #825 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | wingate.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Wingate University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $40,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $40,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $18,823 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $36,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
BAC | Wingate University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 20,292 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 17,482 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 4.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Wingate University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Wingate University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
BAC | Wingate University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 5% |
Students |
BAC | Wingate University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 43% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Wingate 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
- Wingate University is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (3,396 students vs. 1,501 students)
BAC vs. Wingate University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Wingate University?
- Wingate University is 120% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($40,706.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120% higher at Wingate University than Belmont Abbey College ($40,706.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wingate University than BAC ($18,823 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 11.6% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($10,444 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Wingate University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 291.3% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($36,262 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. Wingate University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Wingate University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wingate University or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Wingate University (1040) is 19 points higher than at BAC (1021)
- Incoming Wingate University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman Wingate University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Wingate University (86.2%)
BAC vs. Wingate University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Wingate 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 Wingate University and BAC.
- The graduation rate at Wingate University is higher than Belmont Abbey College (53% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $11,000 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $41,900)
- Wingate University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wingate University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/