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Overview |
BAC | King College | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Bristol, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 1,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #632 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | king.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | King College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $31,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $31,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $9,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $22,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
BAC | King College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 875 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 60.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 1000/1160 | ||
| 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 | King College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | King College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
BAC | King College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 4% |
Students |
BAC | King College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 53% | ||
Campus |
BAC | King College | ||
| 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 King College based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 1,357 students)
BAC vs. King College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or King College?
- King College is 72.7% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($31,942.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.7% higher at King College than Belmont Abbey College ($31,942.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at King College than BAC ($22,626 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 17% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($9,960 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than King College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King College students is 145.1% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($22,715 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. King College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or King College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King College or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 16 points higher than at King College (1005)
- Incoming BAC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at King College (22)
- Accepted freshman King College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than King College (60.8%)
BAC vs. King College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or King College? 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 King College and BAC.
- The graduation rate at King College is higher than Belmont Abbey College (41% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $6,600 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $41,900)
- King College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- King College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/