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Overview |
BAC | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Lacey, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 1,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | #607 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | stmartin.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,500 | $43,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,500 | $43,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,056 | $13,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,463 | $22,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,098 | $33,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
BAC | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,972 | 3,473 | ||
| Admitted | 2,686 | 2,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 14/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 970/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
BAC | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
BAC | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 3% |
Students |
BAC | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 18% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than Saint Martin's University based on total student enrollment (1,650 students vs. 1,505 students)
BAC vs. Saint Martin's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Saint Martin's University?
- Saint Martin's University is 123.6% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($43,600.00 vs. $19,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.6% higher at Saint Martin's University than Belmont Abbey College ($43,600.00 vs. $19,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Martin's University than BAC ($22,779 vs. $23,463)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont Abbey College are 16% lower than costs at Saint Martin's University ($12,056 vs. $13,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Saint Martin's University (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Martin's University students is 271% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($33,751 vs. $9,098)
BAC vs. Saint Martin's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Saint Martin's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Martin's University or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Saint Martin's University (1047) is 26 points higher than at BAC (1021)
- Incoming Saint Martin's University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman Saint Martin's University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Saint Martin's University (75.9%)
BAC vs. Saint Martin's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Saint Martin's 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 Saint Martin's University and BAC.
- The graduation rate at Saint Martin's University is higher than Belmont Abbey College (48% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Saint Martin's University earn on average $6,600 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $41,900)
- Saint Martin's University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Martin's University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Saint Martin's University 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/