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Overview |
BAC | Peace College | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 713 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | peace.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Peace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $32,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $32,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $23,041 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $25,295 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BAC | Peace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 1033/1151 | ||
| 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 | Peace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Peace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
BAC | Peace College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 8% |
Students |
BAC | Peace College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 27% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Peace 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 Peace College based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 713 students)
BAC vs. Peace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Peace College?
- William Peace University is 75.9% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.9% higher at Peace College than Belmont Abbey College ($32,550.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Peace University than BAC ($23,041 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont Abbey College are 3.3% lower than costs at William Peace University ($11,658 vs. $12,040)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College as William Peace University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 173% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($25,295 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. Peace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Peace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peace College or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 153 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming BAC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Peace College (63.2%)
BAC vs. Peace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Peace 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 Peace College and BAC.
- The graduation rate at BAC is higher than William Peace University (38% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Peace College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/