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Overview |
BAC | KSU | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,500 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,500 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,056 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,463 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,098 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
BAC | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,972 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 2,686 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
BAC | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 41% | ||
| 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 | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 3% | NaN | ||
| 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 | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | - | ||
Campus |
BAC | KSU | ||
| 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 KSU based on total student enrollment (1,650 students vs. 0 students)
BAC vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or KSU?
- Belmont Abbey College is 378.2% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($19,500.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.3% higher at BAC than Kennesaw State University ($19,500.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than BAC ($15,451 vs. $23,463)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 5.1% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($11,467 vs. $12,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Kennesaw State University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont Abbey College students is 76.3% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($9,098 vs. $5,161)
BAC vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or BAC .
- Accepted freshman KSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than KSU (62.5%)
BAC vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or KSU? 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 KSU and BAC.
- The graduation rate at KSU is higher than Belmont Abbey College (41% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/