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Overview |
BAC | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | #765 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,500 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,500 | $26,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,056 | $12,535 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,463 | $10,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,098 | $13,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
BAC | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,972 | 1,414 | ||
| Admitted | 2,686 | 1,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 935/1175 | ||
| 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 | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $215 |
Diversity |
BAC | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 7% |
Students |
BAC | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 25% | ||
Campus |
BAC | UVa-Wise | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (1,911 students vs. 1,650 students)
BAC vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or UVa-Wise?
- Belmont Abbey College is 222.8% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($19,500.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.3% higher at UVa-Wise than Belmont Abbey College ($26,182.00 vs. $19,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than BAC ($10,409 vs. $23,463)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont Abbey College are 4% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($12,056 vs. $12,535)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Belmont Abbey College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Virginia's College at Wise students is 50.6% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($13,702 vs. $9,098)
BAC vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 79 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming BAC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at BAC (3.32)
- UVa-Wise has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than BAC (90.4%)
BAC vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and BAC.
- The graduation rate at UVa-Wise is higher than Belmont Abbey College (39% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from The University of Virginia's College at Wise earn on average $200 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $41,900)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $6,173 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($20,827 vs. $27,000)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More UVa-Wise graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/