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Overview |
BAC | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 817 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,500 | $23,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,500 | $23,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,056 | $9,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,463 | $20,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,098 | $14,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
BAC | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,972 | 1,468 | ||
| Admitted | 2,686 | 815 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 55.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 19.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 910/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
BAC | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
BAC | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 2% |
Students |
BAC | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 20% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Southwestern Adventist 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
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (1,650 students vs. 817 students)
BAC vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 22.7% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($23,928.00 vs. $19,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at Southwestern Adventist University than Belmont Abbey College ($23,928.00 vs. $19,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Adventist University than BAC ($20,198 vs. $23,463)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 33.5% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($9,032 vs. $12,056)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College as Southwestern Adventist University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Adventist University students is 59.7% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($14,534 vs. $9,098)
BAC vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 117 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming BAC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Southwestern Adventist University (55.5%)
BAC vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University and BAC.
- The graduation rate at BAC is the same as at Southwestern Adventist University (38% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Adventist University earn on average $700 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $41,900)
- Southwestern Adventist University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Southwestern Adventist University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Southwestern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/