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Overview |
BAC | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
BAC | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
BAC | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
BAC | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 1% |
Students |
BAC | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 20% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 1,501 students)
BAC vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Marshall University?
- Belmont Abbey College is 157.3% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at BAC than Marshall University ($18,500.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than BAC ($8,756 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont Abbey College are 1.6% lower than costs at Marshall University ($11,658 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 21.1% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($11,221 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 7 points higher than at BAC (1021)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Marshall University (96.9%)
BAC vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Marshall 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 Marshall University and BAC.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Belmont Abbey College (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,866 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Marshall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/