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CofC Wingate University PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson Lenoir-Rhyne University AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Liberty University| Belmont Abbey College | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BAC | CSU | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
BAC | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
BAC | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 4% |
Students |
BAC | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 23% | ||
Campus |
BAC | CSU | ||
| 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 1,501 students)
BAC vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 59.4% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.4% higher at CSU than Belmont Abbey College ($29,490.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than BAC ($17,536 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 3.6% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($11,250 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 185.1% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($26,417 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 9 points higher than at BAC (1021)
- Incoming CSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at CSU (3.24)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than CSU (86.8%)
BAC vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or CSU? 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 CSU and BAC.
- The graduation rate at BAC is the same as at Charleston Southern University (38% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $2,100 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $39,800)
- Charleston Southern University and BAC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Charleston Southern University and BAC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/