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Overview |
BAC | Stratford University | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Falls Church, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 1,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | stratford.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Stratford University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $14,985 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $14,985 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
BAC | Stratford 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 | - | ||
| 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 | Stratford University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Stratford University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $337 |
Diversity |
BAC | Stratford University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 59% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 8% |
Students |
BAC | Stratford University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 48% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Stratford University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than Stratford University based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 1,397 students)
BAC vs. Stratford University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Stratford University?
- Belmont Abbey College is 23.5% more expensive to attend than Stratford University for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $14,985.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at BAC than Stratford University ($18,500.00 vs. $14,985.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stratford University are 66.5% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($7,000 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Stratford University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont Abbey College students is ?% larger than aid received Stratford University ($9,266 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Stratford University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stratford University or BAC .
BAC vs. Stratford University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Stratford 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 Stratford University and BAC.
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Stratford University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $37,300)
- Belmont Abbey College students graduate with a $5,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Stratford University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,625)
- BAC graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Stratford University graduates. ($279 vs. $337)
- More BAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stratford University students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/