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Overview |
BAC | UNG | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 18,029 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $14,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $11,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $7,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
BAC | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 11,920 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 8,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BAC | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $170 |
Diversity |
BAC | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 1% |
Students |
BAC | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 3% | ||
Campus |
BAC | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (18,029 students vs. 1,501 students)
BAC vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or UNG?
- Belmont Abbey College is 354.1% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at BAC than University of North Georgia ($18,500.00 vs. $14,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than BAC ($11,721 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont Abbey College are 2.5% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($11,658 vs. $11,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than University of North Georgia (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont Abbey College students is 22.3% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($9,266 vs. $7,574)
BAC vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 8 points higher than at UNG (1013)
- Incoming BAC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UNG (22)
- Accepted freshman UNG 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 UNG (69.6%)
BAC vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or UNG? 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 UNG and BAC.
- Graduates from University of North Georgia earn on average $2,200 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $41,900)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($16,500 vs. $27,000)
- UNG graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($170 vs. $279)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/