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Overview |
BAC | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #535 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
BAC | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
BAC | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
BAC | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 1% |
Students |
BAC | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 34% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Waynesburg College | ||
| 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
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 1,366 students)
BAC vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Waynesburg College?
- Waynesburg University is 47.6% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($27,300.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.6% higher at Waynesburg College than Belmont Abbey College ($27,300.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Waynesburg University than BAC ($22,281 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont Abbey College are 4% lower than costs at Waynesburg University ($11,658 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Waynesburg University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Waynesburg University students is 88.5% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($17,464 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 2 points higher than at Waynesburg College (1019)
- Incoming Waynesburg College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Waynesburg College (75.6%)
BAC vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg College and BAC.
- The graduation rate at Waynesburg College is higher than Belmont Abbey College (57% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Waynesburg University earn on average $7,000 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $41,900)
- Waynesburg University and BAC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Waynesburg University and BAC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/