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Overview |
BAC | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Athens, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 1,052 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #615 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | twcnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $13,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $22,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BAC | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 968 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 60.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $193 |
Diversity |
BAC | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 4% |
Students |
BAC | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 14% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 1,052 students)
BAC vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Tennessee Wesleyan College?
- Tennessee Wesleyan College is 41.1% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.1% higher at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Belmont Abbey College ($26,100.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Wesleyan College than BAC ($13,591 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 35.6% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($8,600 vs. $11,658)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College as Tennessee Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Wesleyan College students is 142.2% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($22,442 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Tennessee Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Wesleyan College or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 2 points higher than at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019)
- Incoming BAC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Tennessee Wesleyan College (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Wesleyan College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Tennessee Wesleyan College (60.7%)
BAC vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Tennessee Wesleyan 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College and BAC.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Wesleyan College is higher than Belmont Abbey College (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Wesleyan College earn on average $800 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $41,900)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/