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Overview |
BAC | Lander University | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
BAC | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 950/1190 | ||
| 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 | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
BAC | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 4% |
Students |
BAC | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 10% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Lander University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lander University is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 1,501 students)
BAC vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Lander University?
- Belmont Abbey College is 72.9% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at Lander University than Belmont Abbey College ($20,300.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than BAC ($15,524 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 9% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($10,700 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Lander University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 16.2% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($10,763 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 99 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming BAC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Lander University (67.4%)
BAC vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Lander 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 Lander University and BAC.
- The graduation rate at BAC is higher than Lander University (38% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $37,000)
- Lander University and BAC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lander University and BAC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lander University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/