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Overview |
BAC | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
BAC | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 930/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
BAC | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $229 |
Diversity |
BAC | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 1% |
Students |
BAC | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 35% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Shepherd 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
- Shepherd University is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (3,235 students vs. 1,501 students)
BAC vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Shepherd University?
- Belmont Abbey College is 194.2% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at BAC than Shepherd University ($18,500.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than BAC ($9,827 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 6.1% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($10,987 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Shepherd University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont Abbey College students is 26.4% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($9,266 vs. $7,328)
BAC vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 26 points higher than at Shepherd University (995)
- Incoming BAC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Shepherd University (22)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Shepherd University (95.9%)
BAC vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Shepherd 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 Shepherd University and BAC.
- The graduation rate at Shepherd University is higher than Belmont Abbey College (46% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $400 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $41,500)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $4,777 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($22,223 vs. $27,000)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Shepherd University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/