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Overview |
Huntingdon College | Belhaven University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 3,627 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #760 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | huntingdon.edu | belhaven.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huntingdon College | Belhaven University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,850 | $27,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,850 | $27,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,772 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,662 | $19,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,020 | $17,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
Huntingdon College | Belhaven University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,573 | 2,589 | ||
| Admitted | 1,697 | 1,103 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Huntingdon College | Belhaven University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huntingdon College | Belhaven University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,477 | $28,402 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $293 |
Diversity |
Huntingdon College | Belhaven University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 48% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Huntingdon College | Belhaven University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Huntingdon College | Belhaven University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belhaven University is larger than than Huntingdon College based on total student enrollment (3,627 students vs. 817 students)
Huntingdon College vs. Belhaven University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huntingdon College or Belhaven University?
- Belhaven University is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Huntingdon College for in-state tuition ($27,980.00 vs. $26,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Belhaven University than Huntingdon College ($27,980.00 vs. $26,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belhaven University than Huntingdon College ($19,794 vs. $23,662)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 18.4% lower than costs at Huntingdon College ($9,100 vs. $10,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Huntingdon College than Belhaven University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belhaven University students is 6.5% larger than aid received Huntingdon College ($17,067 vs. $16,020)
Huntingdon College vs. Belhaven University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huntingdon College or Belhaven University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belhaven University or Huntingdon College .
- Accepted freshman Belhaven University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Huntingdon College (3.43)
- Huntingdon College has a higher acceptance rate (66%) than Belhaven University (42.6%)
Huntingdon College vs. Belhaven University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huntingdon College or Belhaven 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 Belhaven University and Huntingdon College.
- The graduation rate at Huntingdon College is higher than Belhaven University (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Huntingdon College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Belhaven University graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $40,900)
- Huntingdon College students graduate with a $1,925 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($26,477 vs. $28,402)
- Huntingdon College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($273 vs. $293)
- More Huntingdon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/