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Overview |
BAC | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
BAC | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 840/1040 | ||
| 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 | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $332 |
Diversity |
BAC | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 45% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 0% |
Students |
BAC | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 15% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Claflin 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
- Claflin University is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 1,501 students)
BAC vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Claflin University?
- Belmont Abbey College is 12.3% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at BAC than Claflin University ($18,500.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than BAC ($19,951 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 23% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($9,480 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 47.9% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($13,707 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 206 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming BAC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Claflin University (78%)
BAC vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Claflin 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 Claflin University and BAC.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Belmont Abbey College (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $11,200 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $30,700)
- Belmont Abbey College students graduate with a $5,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,184)
- BAC graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More BAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/