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Overview |
BAC | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BAC | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BAC | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
BAC | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 2% |
Students |
BAC | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 11% | ||
Campus |
BAC | USC Aiken | ||
| 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 South Carolina Aiken is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (3,840 students vs. 1,501 students)
BAC vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or USC Aiken?
- Belmont Abbey College is 77.9% more expensive to attend than USC Aiken for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $10,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at USC Aiken than Belmont Abbey College ($20,856.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than BAC ($11,872 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 39.2% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($8,376 vs. $11,658)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College as University of South Carolina Aiken (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 6.7% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($9,891 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 45 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming BAC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
BAC vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and BAC.
- The graduation rate at USC Aiken is higher than Belmont Abbey College (41% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $2,300 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $39,600)
- University of South Carolina Aiken students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- USC Aiken graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/