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Overview |
BAC | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BAC | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 880/1085 | ||
| 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 | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $363 |
Diversity |
BAC | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 1% |
Students |
BAC | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 46% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Chowan University | ||
| 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
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 886 students)
BAC vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Chowan University?
- Chowan University is 39.9% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.9% higher at Chowan University than Belmont Abbey College ($25,880.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than BAC ($17,334 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 20.8% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($9,650 vs. $11,658)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College as Chowan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 122.1% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($20,580 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 248 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming BAC students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Chowan University (86.7%)
BAC vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Chowan 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 Chowan University and BAC.
- The graduation rate at BAC is higher than Chowan University (38% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $34,600)
- Belmont Abbey College students graduate with a $8,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,150)
- BAC graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($279 vs. $363)
- More BAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/