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Overview |
BAC | WVSU | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
BAC | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
BAC | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 45% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 9% |
Students |
BAC | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 17% | ||
Campus |
BAC | WVSU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia State University is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,501 students)
BAC vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or WVSU?
- Belmont Abbey College is 127.8% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at BAC than West Virginia State University ($18,500.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than BAC ($11,684 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont Abbey College are 4.8% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,658 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 2.3% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($9,482 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 94 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming BAC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than WVSU (96.2%)
BAC vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or WVSU? 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 WVSU and BAC.
- The graduation rate at BAC is higher than West Virginia State University (38% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $9,200 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More BAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU 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/