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Wingate University UNC Charlotte GWU Lenoir-Rhyne University Elon Campbell University Liberty University Limestone University UT Florida State ASU AMU| Belmont Abbey College | Queens University of Charlotte | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BAC | Queens | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 1,846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | queens.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Queens | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,500 | $40,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,500 | $40,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,056 | $16,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,463 | $27,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,098 | $29,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
BAC | Queens | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,972 | 4,357 | ||
| Admitted | 2,686 | 2,949 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 1110/1300 | ||
| 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 | Sep 7, 2025 |
Academics |
BAC | Queens | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Queens | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
BAC | Queens | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 8% |
Students |
BAC | Queens | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 37% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Queens | ||
| 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
- Queens University of Charlotte is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (1,846 students vs. 1,650 students)
BAC vs. Queens Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Queens?
- Queens University of Charlotte is 109.2% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($40,790.00 vs. $19,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.2% higher at Queens than Belmont Abbey College ($40,790.00 vs. $19,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belmont Abbey College than Queens ($23,463 vs. $27,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont Abbey College are 36.8% lower than costs at Queens University of Charlotte ($12,056 vs. $16,488)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College as Queens University of Charlotte (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Queens University of Charlotte students is 226.6% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($29,713 vs. $9,098)
BAC vs. Queens Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Queens? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Queens University of Charlotte (1064) is 43 points higher than at BAC (1021)
- Incoming Queens students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman Queens students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Queens (67.7%)
BAC vs. Queens Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Queens? 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 Queens and BAC.
- The graduation rate at Queens is higher than Belmont Abbey College (61% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Queens University of Charlotte earn on average $2,200 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $41,900)
- Queens University of Charlotte students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Queens graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Queens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/