Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Wingate University GWU Lenoir-Rhyne University Kent State Liberty University Limestone University UNC Charlotte AMU Methodist Barton College Cleveland State Ashland College| Belmont Abbey College | Ursuline College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
BAC | Ursuline College | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Pepper Pike, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 923 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ursuline.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
BAC | Ursuline College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,500 | $37,380 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,500 | $37,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,056 | $12,284 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,463 | $17,678 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,098 | $31,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
BAC | Ursuline College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,972 | 613 | ||
| Admitted | 2,686 | 515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BAC | Ursuline College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
BAC | Ursuline College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
BAC | Ursuline College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 4% |
Students |
BAC | Ursuline College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 37% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 9% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Ursuline College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than Ursuline College based on total student enrollment (1,650 students vs. 923 students)
BAC vs. Ursuline College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Ursuline College?
- Ursuline College is 91.7% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $19,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.7% higher at Ursuline College than Belmont Abbey College ($37,380.00 vs. $19,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ursuline College than BAC ($17,678 vs. $23,463)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont Abbey College are 1.9% lower than costs at Ursuline College ($12,056 vs. $12,284)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College as Ursuline College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursuline College students is 249.8% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($31,825 vs. $9,098)
BAC vs. Ursuline College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Ursuline College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursuline College or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 14 points higher than at Ursuline College (1007)
- Incoming BAC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Ursuline College (22)
- Accepted freshman Ursuline College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Ursuline College (84%)
BAC vs. Ursuline College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Ursuline College? 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 Ursuline College and BAC.
- The graduation rate at Ursuline College is higher than Belmont Abbey College (54% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Ursuline College earn on average $5,000 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $41,900)
- Belmont Abbey College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursuline College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- BAC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ursuline College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Ursuline College 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/