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Overview |
University of St. Mary | BAC | ||
| Location | Leavenworth, KS | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,267 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #725 | #921 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmary.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St. Mary | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,450 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,450 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,070 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,887 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,638 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of St. Mary | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,489 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 1,220 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1066 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
University of St. Mary | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St. Mary | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of St. Mary | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 28% |
Students |
University of St. Mary | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 57% | ||
Campus |
University of St. Mary | BAC | ||
| 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
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than University of St. Mary based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 1,267 students)
University of St. Mary vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St. Mary or BAC?
- University of Saint Mary is 70% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($31,450.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70% higher at University of St. Mary than Belmont Abbey College ($31,450.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Saint Mary than BAC ($21,887 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Mary are 28.5% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($9,070 vs. $11,658)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Mary as Belmont Abbey College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Mary students is 155.1% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($23,638 vs. $9,266)
University of St. Mary vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St. Mary or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or University of St. Mary .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 43 points higher than at University of St. Mary (978)
- Incoming BAC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of St. Mary (21)
- Accepted freshman University of St. Mary students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than University of St. Mary (81.9%)
University of St. Mary vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St. Mary 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 St. Mary .
- The graduation rate at University of St. Mary is higher than Belmont Abbey College (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $700 more per year than University of St. Mary graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $41,200)
- University of Saint Mary students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- University of St. Mary graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More University of St. Mary 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/