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Overview |
BAC | Carolina University | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | carolinau.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Carolina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $12,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $12,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $16,731 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $10,437 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
BAC | Carolina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 471 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 245 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 52% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 36.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | ||
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Academics |
BAC | Carolina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Carolina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
BAC | Carolina University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 0% |
Students |
BAC | Carolina University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 38% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Carolina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than Carolina University based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 826 students)
BAC vs. Carolina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Carolina University?
- Belmont Abbey College is 46.8% more expensive to attend than Carolina University for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $12,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.8% higher at BAC than Carolina University ($18,500.00 vs. $12,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carolina University than BAC ($16,731 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont Abbey College are 2.9% lower than costs at Carolina University ($11,658 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Carolina University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carolina University students is 12.6% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($10,437 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. Carolina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Carolina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carolina University or BAC .
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Carolina University (3.0)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Carolina University (52%)
BAC vs. Carolina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Carolina 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 Carolina University and BAC.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/