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Overview |
BAC | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
BAC | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
BAC | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
BAC | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 2% |
Students |
BAC | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 13% | ||
Campus |
BAC | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,501 students)
BAC vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or PennWest California?
- Belmont Abbey College is 139.8% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.8% higher at BAC than PennWest California ($18,500.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 11.9% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($10,416 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont Abbey College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($9,266 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 99 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming BAC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
BAC vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and BAC.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Belmont Abbey College (53% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $600 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $41,900)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/