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Overview |
BAC | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $3,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 17% |
Admission |
BAC | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | |||
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Academics |
BAC | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $315 |
Diversity |
BAC | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 62% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 6% |
Students |
BAC | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 86% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than Potomac College-Washington based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 534 students)
BAC vs. Potomac College-Washington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Potomac College-Washington?
- Belmont Abbey College is 221.2% more expensive to attend than Potomac College-Washington for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.2% higher at BAC than Potomac College Washington ($18,500.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Potomac College Washington than BAC ($16,802 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Potomac College Washington are 2.6% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($11,360 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Potomac College Washington (100% vs. 17%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont Abbey College students is 151.2% larger than aid received Potomac College Washington ($9,266 vs. $3,689)
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Potomac College-Washington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Washington or BAC .
BAC vs. Potomac College-Washington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Potomac College-Washington? 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 Potomac College-Washington and BAC.
- The graduation rate at BAC is higher than Potomac College Washington (38% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Potomac College Washington earn on average $9,500 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $41,900)
- Belmont Abbey College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac College-Washington graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,500)
- BAC graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac College-Washington graduates. ($279 vs. $315)
- More BAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac College-Washington students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/