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Overview |
Barton College | BAC | ||
| Location | Wilson, NC | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #949 | #921 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barton.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barton College | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,443 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,431 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Barton College | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,129 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 2,014 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 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 |
Barton College | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barton College | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Barton College | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 28% |
Students |
Barton College | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Barton College | BAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Barton College based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 1,265 students)
Barton College vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barton College or BAC?
- Barton College is 85.9% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($34,400.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.9% higher at Barton College than Belmont Abbey College ($34,400.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barton College than BAC ($23,443 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barton College are 5% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($11,100 vs. $11,658)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Barton College as Belmont Abbey College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barton College students is 152.9% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($23,431 vs. $9,266)
Barton College vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barton College or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or Barton College .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 62 points higher than at Barton College (959)
- Incoming BAC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Barton College (21)
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Barton College (3.25)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Barton College (94.6%)
Barton College vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barton College 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 Barton College.
- The graduation rate at Barton College is higher than Belmont Abbey College (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Barton College graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $38,700)
- Belmont Abbey College and Barton College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Belmont Abbey College and Barton College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Barton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/