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Overview |
BAC | Capital University | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
BAC | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 960/1186 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BAC | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
BAC | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 3% |
Students |
BAC | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 4% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Capital University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Capital University is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 1,501 students)
BAC vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Capital University?
- Capital University is 115.7% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.7% higher at Capital University than Belmont Abbey College ($39,900.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belmont Abbey College than Capital University ($23,522 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont Abbey College are 5.6% lower than costs at Capital University ($11,658 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 207.2% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($28,469 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 112 points higher than at BAC (1021)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Capital University (72.2%)
BAC vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Capital 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 Capital University and BAC.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Belmont Abbey College (61% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $5,400 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $41,900)
- Capital University and BAC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Capital University and BAC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Capital University 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/