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Overview |
Louisville | BAC | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #921 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisville | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 950/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Louisville | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $279 |
Diversity |
Louisville | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 28% |
Students |
Louisville | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | BAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 1,501 students)
Louisville vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or BAC?
- Belmont Abbey College is 50.1% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55% higher at Louisville than Belmont Abbey College ($28,670.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than BAC ($19,327 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 9.3% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($10,668 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than University of Louisville (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 31.8% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($12,216 vs. $9,266)
Louisville vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 138 points higher than at BAC (1021)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Louisville (81.5%)
Louisville vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than Belmont Abbey College (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $3,300 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $41,900)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $7,344 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($19,656 vs. $27,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($203 vs. $279)
- More Louisville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/