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Overview |
BAC | Salem International University | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Salem, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 984 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | salemu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Salem International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $12,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $12,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $13,132 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $7,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BAC | Salem International University | ||
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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 | Salem International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Salem International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 14% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,618 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $275 |
Diversity |
BAC | Salem International University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 17% |
Students |
BAC | Salem International University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 63% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Salem International University | ||
| 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 Salem International University based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 984 students)
BAC vs. Salem International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Salem International University?
- Belmont Abbey College is 45.1% more expensive to attend than Salem International University for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $12,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.1% higher at BAC than Salem International University ($18,500.00 vs. $12,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem International University than BAC ($13,132 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem International University are 38.8% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($8,400 vs. $11,658)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College as Salem International University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont Abbey College students is 16.5% larger than aid received Salem International University ($9,266 vs. $7,955)
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Salem International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem International University or BAC .
BAC vs. Salem International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Salem International 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 Salem International University and BAC.
- The graduation rate at BAC is higher than Salem International University (38% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $8,300 more per year than Salem International University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $33,600)
- Salem International University students graduate with a $382 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($26,618 vs. $27,000)
- Salem International University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More BAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem International University students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/