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Overview |
BAC | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BAC | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
BAC | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
BAC | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 22% |
Students |
BAC | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 30% | ||
Campus |
BAC | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,501 students)
BAC vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 69.7% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.7% higher at University of Charleston than Belmont Abbey College ($31,400.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than BAC ($21,308 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 14.3% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($10,200 vs. $11,658)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 142% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($22,422 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 27 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming BAC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
BAC vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and BAC.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Belmont Abbey College (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $3,300 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $41,900)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/