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Overview |
BAC | Wilmington College | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Wilmington, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 1,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #972 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | wilmington.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Wilmington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $28,415 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $28,415 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $24,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $16,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BAC | Wilmington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 1,963 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 1,730 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 850/1010 | ||
| 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 | Wilmington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Wilmington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
BAC | Wilmington College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 4% |
Students |
BAC | Wilmington College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 14% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Wilmington 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 Wilmington College based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 1,046 students)
BAC vs. Wilmington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Wilmington College?
- Wilmington College is 53.6% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($28,415.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.6% higher at Wilmington College than Belmont Abbey College ($28,415.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belmont Abbey College than Wilmington College ($23,522 vs. $24,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilmington College are 7.9% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($10,800 vs. $11,658)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College as Wilmington College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilmington College students is 76.2% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($16,326 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. Wilmington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Wilmington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilmington College or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 55 points higher than at Wilmington College (966)
- Incoming BAC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Wilmington College (21)
- Accepted freshman Wilmington College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Wilmington College (88.1%)
BAC vs. Wilmington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Wilmington 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 Wilmington College and BAC.
- The graduation rate at Wilmington College is higher than Belmont Abbey College (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Wilmington College graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $40,000)
- Wilmington College and BAC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilmington College and BAC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Wilmington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/