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Overview |
BAC | South College | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 6,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | southcollegetn.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | South College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $16,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $16,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $18,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $14,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $13,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
BAC | South College | ||
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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 | South College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | South College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $29,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $34,777 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $359 |
Diversity |
BAC | South College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 1% |
Students |
BAC | South College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 50% | ||
Campus |
BAC | South College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South College is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (6,182 students vs. 1,501 students)
BAC vs. South College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or South College?
- Belmont Abbey College is 12.5% more expensive to attend than South College for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $16,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at BAC than South College ($18,500.00 vs. $16,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South College than BAC ($14,831 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont Abbey College are 55.9% lower than costs at South College ($11,658 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than South College (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South College students is 40.8% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($13,048 vs. $9,266)
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or South College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South College or BAC .
BAC vs. South College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or South College? 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 South College and BAC.
- The graduation rate at BAC is higher than South College (38% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $12,700 more per year than South College graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $29,200)
- Belmont Abbey College students graduate with a $7,777 lower median federal student loan debt than South College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $34,777)
- BAC graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than South College graduates. ($279 vs. $359)
- More BAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South College students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/