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Overview |
La Sierra University | BAC | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,614 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #645 | #921 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasierra.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Sierra University | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,912 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,912 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,325 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,076 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,867 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
La Sierra University | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,878 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 1,725 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 |
La Sierra University | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Sierra University | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $279 |
Diversity |
La Sierra University | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 28% |
Students |
La Sierra University | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 57% | ||
Campus |
La Sierra 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
- La Sierra University is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (1,614 students vs. 1,501 students)
La Sierra University vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Sierra University or BAC?
- La Sierra University is 83.3% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($33,912.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.3% higher at La Sierra University than Belmont Abbey College ($33,912.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belmont Abbey College than La Sierra University ($23,522 vs. $25,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Sierra University are 2.9% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($11,325 vs. $11,658)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at La Sierra University as Belmont Abbey College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Sierra University students is 136% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($21,867 vs. $9,266)
La Sierra University vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Sierra University or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or La Sierra University .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 92 points higher than at La Sierra University (929)
- Incoming BAC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at La Sierra University (19)
- Accepted freshman La Sierra University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than La Sierra University (91.9%)
La Sierra University vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Sierra 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 La Sierra University.
- The graduation rate at BAC is higher than La Sierra University (38% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from La Sierra University earn on average $10,000 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $41,900)
- Belmont Abbey College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than La Sierra University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,000)
- BAC graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than La Sierra University graduates. ($279 vs. $310)
- More La Sierra University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/