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Overview |
University of Pikeville | BAC | ||
| Location | Pikeville, KY | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,434 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | upike.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Pikeville | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,350 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,098 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,431 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Pikeville | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Pikeville | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Pikeville | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,900 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Pikeville | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 28% |
Students |
University of Pikeville | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 57% | ||
Campus |
University of Pikeville | 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
- University of Pikeville is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (2,434 students vs. 1,501 students)
University of Pikeville vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Pikeville or BAC?
- University of Pikeville is 24.3% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($23,000.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at University of Pikeville than Belmont Abbey College ($23,000.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pikeville than BAC ($17,098 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pikeville are 39.6% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($8,350 vs. $11,658)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Pikeville as Belmont Abbey College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pikeville students is 88.1% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($17,431 vs. $9,266)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Pikeville or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or University of Pikeville .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 56 points higher than at University of Pikeville (965)
- Incoming BAC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Pikeville (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Pikeville students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at BAC (3.32)
University of Pikeville vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Pikeville 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 University of Pikeville.
- The graduation rate at BAC is higher than University of Pikeville (38% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $6,000 more per year than University of Pikeville graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $35,900)
- University of Pikeville students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Pikeville graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More BAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Pikeville students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/