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Overview |
BAC | Shawnee State University | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Portsmouth, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 3,297 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | shawnee.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Shawnee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $9,341 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $15,686 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $13,313 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
BAC | Shawnee State 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 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Shawnee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
BAC | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 3% |
Students |
BAC | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 13% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Shawnee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shawnee State University is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (3,297 students vs. 1,501 students)
BAC vs. Shawnee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Shawnee State University?
- Belmont Abbey College is 98.1% more expensive to attend than Shawnee State University for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $9,341.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at BAC than Shawnee State University ($18,500.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than BAC ($13,313 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shawnee State University are 0.6% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($11,588 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Shawnee State University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont Abbey College students is 20.1% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($9,266 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Shawnee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shawnee State University or BAC .
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Shawnee State University (3.3)
BAC vs. Shawnee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Shawnee State 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 Shawnee State University and BAC.
- The graduation rate at BAC is higher than Shawnee State University (38% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $36,300)
- Shawnee State University students graduate with a $3,288 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($23,712 vs. $27,000)
- Shawnee State University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More BAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/