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Overview |
Judson University | BAC | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,268 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,123 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Judson University | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,153 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.2% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 |
Judson University | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Judson University | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 28% |
Students |
Judson University | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Judson 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 Judson University based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 973 students)
Judson University vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or BAC?
- Judson University is 61.4% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($29,850.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.4% higher at Judson University than Belmont Abbey College ($29,850.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Judson University than BAC ($19,268 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Judson University are 3% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($11,320 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Judson University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Judson University students is 128% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($21,123 vs. $9,266)
Judson University vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Judson University or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or Judson University .
- The average SAT score at Judson University (1086) is 65 points higher than at BAC (1021)
- Incoming Judson University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Judson University (3.16)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Judson University (58.2%)
Judson University vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson 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 Judson University.
- The graduation rate at Judson University is higher than Belmont Abbey College (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Judson University earn on average $2,900 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,900)
- Judson University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Judson University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Judson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/