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Overview |
BAC | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 3,727 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | #328 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | citadel.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,500 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,500 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,056 | $9,146 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,463 | $21,041 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,098 | $15,095 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 84% |
Admission |
BAC | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,972 | 2,883 | ||
| Admitted | 2,686 | 2,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 98.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 1080/1250 | ||
| 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 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $246 |
Diversity |
BAC | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 0% |
Students |
BAC | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 48% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (3,727 students vs. 1,650 students)
BAC vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
- Belmont Abbey College is 133.4% more expensive to attend than Citadel Military College of South Carolina for in-state tuition ($19,500.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.2% higher at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than Belmont Abbey College ($32,400.00 vs. $19,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than BAC ($21,041 vs. $23,463)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 31.8% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($9,146 vs. $12,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citadel Military College of South Carolina students is 65.9% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($15,095 vs. $9,098)
BAC vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Citadel Military College of South Carolina or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073) is 52 points higher than at BAC (1021)
- Incoming Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at BAC (3.32)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than BAC (90.4%)
BAC vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina and BAC.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than Belmont Abbey College (70% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $16,300 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $41,900)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina students graduate with a $3,188 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($23,812 vs. $27,000)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/