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Overview |
BAC | Allen University | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | allenuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $12,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
BAC | Allen University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 3,123 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 1,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 43.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 12.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BAC | Allen University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $383 |
Diversity |
BAC | Allen University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 1% |
Students |
BAC | Allen University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 44% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Allen University | ||
| 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 Allen University based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 657 students)
BAC vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Allen University?
- Belmont Abbey College is 47.5% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.5% higher at BAC than Allen University ($18,500.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than BAC ($13,774 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 35.8% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($8,584 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Allen University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allen University students is 21.6% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($11,268 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or BAC .
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Allen University (43.4%)
BAC vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Allen University? 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 Allen University and BAC.
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $17,600 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $24,300)
- Belmont Abbey College students graduate with a $10,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $37,119)
- BAC graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($279 vs. $383)
- More BAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/