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Overview |
Macon State | BAC | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Macon State | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 950/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Macon State | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Macon State | BAC | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 53% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 28% |
Students |
Macon State | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 57% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | BAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than Macon State based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or BAC?
- Belmont Abbey College is 712.5% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120% higher at BAC than Macon State College ($18,500.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 72.7% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($6,750 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Macon State College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont Abbey College students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($9,266 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or Macon State .
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Macon State vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon State or BAC? 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 BAC and Macon State.
- The graduation rate at BAC is higher than Macon State College (38% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/