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Overview |
BAC | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Bethany, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | bethanywv.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $30,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $30,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $17,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $30,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BAC | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 1,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 |
BAC | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $30,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $319 |
Diversity |
BAC | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 20% |
Students |
BAC | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 68% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Bethany College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 623 students)
BAC vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Bethany College?
- Bethany College is 66.1% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($30,720.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.1% higher at Bethany College than Belmont Abbey College ($30,720.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany College than BAC ($17,605 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont Abbey College are 2.1% lower than costs at Bethany College ($11,658 vs. $11,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College as Bethany College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 223.8% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($30,005 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. Bethany College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 114 points higher than at Bethany College (907)
- Incoming BAC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bethany College (20)
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Bethany College (2.85)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Bethany College (64.9%)
BAC vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Bethany College? 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 Bethany College and BAC.
- The graduation rate at Bethany College is higher than Belmont Abbey College (48% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Bethany College earn on average $2,100 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $41,900)
- Belmont Abbey College students graduate with a $3,884 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,884)
- BAC graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($279 vs. $319)
- More Bethany College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/