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Overview |
BAC | Wilberforce University | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | wilberforce.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Wilberforce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $12,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $12,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $14,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $9,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BAC | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 4,100 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 2.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 840/940 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BAC | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Wilberforce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $214 |
Diversity |
BAC | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 45% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 10% |
Students |
BAC | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 34% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Wilberforce University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Wilberforce University based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 656 students)
BAC vs. Wilberforce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Wilberforce University?
- Belmont Abbey College is 53.9% more expensive to attend than Wilberforce University for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.9% higher at BAC than Wilberforce University ($18,500.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilberforce University than BAC ($14,070 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilberforce University are 66.5% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($7,000 vs. $11,658)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College as Wilberforce University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilberforce University students is 1.2% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($9,380 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. Wilberforce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Wilberforce University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilberforce University or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 259 points higher than at Wilberforce University (762)
- Incoming BAC students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Wilberforce University (16)
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Wilberforce University (2.82)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Wilberforce University (45.1%)
BAC vs. Wilberforce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Wilberforce University? 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 Wilberforce University and BAC.
- The graduation rate at BAC is higher than Wilberforce University (38% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Wilberforce University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $36,200)
- Wilberforce University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($20,750 vs. $27,000)
- Wilberforce University graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More BAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilberforce University students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/