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Overview |
Kentucky Christian University | BAC | ||
| Location | Grayson, KY | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 629 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcu.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky Christian University | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,100 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,100 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,682 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,398 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky Christian University | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 606 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 269 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.4% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.4% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/890 | 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 |
Kentucky Christian University | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky Christian University | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kentucky Christian University | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 28% |
Students |
Kentucky Christian University | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky Christian University | BAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 629 students)
Kentucky Christian University vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky Christian University or BAC?
- Kentucky Christian University is 24.9% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($23,100.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at Kentucky Christian University than Belmont Abbey College ($23,100.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Christian University than BAC ($22,682 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 29.8% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($8,980 vs. $11,658)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University as Belmont Abbey College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Christian University students is 55.4% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($14,398 vs. $9,266)
Kentucky Christian University vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky Christian University or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or Kentucky Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 44 points higher than at Kentucky Christian University (977)
- Incoming BAC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Kentucky Christian University (21)
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Kentucky Christian University (3.16)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Kentucky Christian University (44.4%)
Kentucky Christian University vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky Christian 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 Kentucky Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky Christian University is higher than Belmont Abbey College (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $8,300 more per year than Kentucky Christian University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $33,600)
- Kentucky Christian University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky Christian University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Kentucky Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/