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Overview |
Brescia University | BAC | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 638 | 1,650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brescia.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brescia University | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,500 | $19,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,935 | $12,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,087 | $23,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,558 | $9,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Brescia University | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,534 | 2,972 | ||
| Admitted | 877 | 2,686 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.6% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1190 | 940/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Brescia University | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brescia University | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Brescia University | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 28% |
Students |
Brescia University | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Brescia University | BAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Brescia University based on total student enrollment (1,650 students vs. 638 students)
Brescia University vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brescia University or BAC?
- Brescia University is 51.3% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($29,500.00 vs. $19,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.3% higher at Brescia University than Belmont Abbey College ($29,500.00 vs. $19,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brescia University than BAC ($15,087 vs. $23,463)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brescia University are 10.3% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($10,935 vs. $12,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brescia University than Belmont Abbey College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brescia University students is 191.9% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($26,558 vs. $9,098)
Brescia University vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brescia University or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or Brescia University .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 18 points higher than at Brescia University (1003)
- Incoming Brescia University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Brescia University (34.6%)
Brescia University vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brescia University or BAC? 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 BAC and Brescia University.
- The graduation rate at BAC is higher than Brescia University (38% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Brescia University earn on average $500 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $41,900)
- Belmont Abbey College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- BAC graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Brescia University 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/