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Overview |
BAC | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Pulaski, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | martinmethodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $9,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $16,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $9,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BAC | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 608 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 80.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 42.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 1025/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
BAC | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
BAC | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 7% |
Students |
BAC | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 12% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Martin Methodist 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 Martin Methodist College based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 934 students)
BAC vs. Martin Methodist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Martin Methodist College?
- Belmont Abbey College is 105.6% more expensive to attend than Martin Methodist College for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.6% higher at BAC than Martin Methodist College ($18,500.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Methodist College than BAC ($16,762 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Methodist College are 35.6% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($8,600 vs. $11,658)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College as Martin Methodist College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont Abbey College students is 2.5% larger than aid received Martin Methodist College ($9,266 vs. $9,039)
BAC vs. Martin Methodist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Martin Methodist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Martin Methodist College or BAC .
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Martin Methodist College (3.17)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Martin Methodist College (80.3%)
BAC vs. Martin Methodist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Martin Methodist 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 Martin Methodist College and BAC.
- The graduation rate at Martin Methodist College is higher than Belmont Abbey College (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Martin Methodist College graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $34,900)
- Martin Methodist College students graduate with a $4,685 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($22,315 vs. $27,000)
- Martin Methodist College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Martin Methodist College 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/