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Overview |
BAC | University of Rio Grande | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Rio Grande, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 1,800 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | rio.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | University of Rio Grande | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $19,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $19,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $11,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $26,369 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $7,178 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
BAC | University of Rio Grande | ||
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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 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | University of Rio Grande | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | University of Rio Grande | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
BAC | University of Rio Grande | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 10% |
Students |
BAC | University of Rio Grande | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 9% | ||
Campus |
BAC | University of Rio Grande | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rio Grande is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (1,800 students vs. 1,501 students)
BAC vs. University of Rio Grande Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or University of Rio Grande?
- University of Rio Grande is 4.9% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($19,400.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at University of Rio Grande than Belmont Abbey College ($19,600.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belmont Abbey College than University of Rio Grande ($23,522 vs. $26,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rio Grande are 4.4% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($11,166 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than University of Rio Grande (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont Abbey College students is 29.1% larger than aid received University of Rio Grande ($9,266 vs. $7,178)
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or University of Rio Grande? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Rio Grande or BAC .
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at University of Rio Grande (3.06)
BAC vs. University of Rio Grande Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or University of Rio Grande? 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 Rio Grande and BAC.
- The graduation rate at BAC is higher than University of Rio Grande (38% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $8,000 more per year than University of Rio Grande graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $33,900)
- University of Rio Grande students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Rio Grande graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More BAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Rio Grande students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/