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Overview |
BAC | Laurel University | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 158 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | laureluniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Laurel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $10,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $10,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $9,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $19,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $6,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
BAC | Laurel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
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Academics |
BAC | Laurel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Laurel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
BAC | Laurel University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 0% |
Students |
BAC | Laurel University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | - | ||
Campus |
BAC | Laurel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 158 students)
BAC vs. Laurel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Laurel University?
- Belmont Abbey College is 76.2% more expensive to attend than Laurel University for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.2% higher at BAC than Laurel University ($18,500.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Laurel University than BAC ($19,269 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 25.6% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($9,280 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Laurel University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont Abbey College students is 49.2% larger than aid received Laurel University ($9,266 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Laurel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Laurel University or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 127 points higher than at Laurel University (894)
- Incoming BAC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Laurel University (21)
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Laurel University (3.16)
BAC vs. Laurel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Laurel 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 Laurel University and BAC.
- The graduation rate at Laurel University is higher than Belmont Abbey College (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Laurel University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $38,900)
- Belmont Abbey College students graduate with a $969 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,969)
- BAC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More BAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/