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Overview |
BAC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
BAC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
BAC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 3% |
Students |
BAC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 9% | ||
Campus |
BAC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 1,481 students)
BAC vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or West Virginia University Tech?
- Belmont Abbey College is 135.7% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Belmont Abbey College ($19,584.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than BAC ($9,529 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont Abbey College are 0.2% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($11,658 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont Abbey College students is 4.9% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($9,266 vs. $8,830)
BAC vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 39 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming BAC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
BAC vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and BAC.
- The graduation rate at BAC is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (38% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $8,700 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $41,900)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/