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Overview |
BAC | Muskingum | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | New Concord, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 2,117 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #892 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | muskingum.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Muskingum | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $29,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $29,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $19,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $24,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
BAC | Muskingum | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 2,690 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 2,324 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 950/1120 | ||
| 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 | Muskingum | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Muskingum | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
BAC | Muskingum | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 7% |
Students |
BAC | Muskingum | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 22% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Muskingum | ||
| 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
- Muskingum University is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (2,117 students vs. 1,501 students)
BAC vs. Muskingum Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Muskingum?
- Muskingum University is 61.6% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.6% higher at Muskingum than Belmont Abbey College ($29,900.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muskingum University than BAC ($19,682 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont Abbey College are 7.2% lower than costs at Muskingum University ($11,658 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Muskingum University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muskingum University students is 159.5% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($24,048 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. Muskingum Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Muskingum? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muskingum or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 37 points higher than at Muskingum (984)
- Incoming BAC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Muskingum (21)
- Accepted freshman Muskingum students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Muskingum (86.4%)
BAC vs. Muskingum Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Muskingum? 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 Muskingum and BAC.
- The graduation rate at Muskingum is higher than Belmont Abbey College (54% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Muskingum graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $40,100)
- Muskingum University and BAC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Muskingum University and BAC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Muskingum graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/