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Overview |
BAC | Shaw University | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 1,067 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | shawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Shaw University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $11,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $11,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $8,514 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $14,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $15,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
BAC | Shaw University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 2,435 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 1,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | |||
| 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 30, 2025 |
Academics |
BAC | Shaw University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Shaw University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $38,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $392 |
Diversity |
BAC | Shaw University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 45% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 39% |
Students |
BAC | Shaw University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 34% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Shaw 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 Shaw University based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 1,067 students)
BAC vs. Shaw University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Shaw University?
- Belmont Abbey College is 56.7% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.7% higher at BAC than Shaw University ($18,500.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than BAC ($14,204 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 36.9% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($8,514 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Shaw University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shaw University students is 67.8% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($15,548 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. Shaw University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Shaw University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shaw University or BAC .
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Shaw University (61%)
BAC vs. Shaw University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Shaw 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 Shaw University and BAC.
- The graduation rate at BAC is higher than Shaw University (38% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $12,900 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $29,000)
- Belmont Abbey College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $38,000)
- BAC graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($279 vs. $392)
- More BAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/