Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Wingate University GWU Lenoir-Rhyne University Liberty University Limestone University UNC Charlotte AMU Methodist Buffalo State College Barton College Bellarmine University ECU| Medaille College | Belmont Abbey College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Medaille College | BAC | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #879 | #921 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | medaille.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Medaille College | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,000 | $18,500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,992 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,196 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Medaille College | BAC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,689 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 1,162 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1140 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Medaille College | BAC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Medaille College | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Medaille College | BAC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 28% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 28% |
Students |
Medaille College | BAC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 75% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Medaille College | 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
- Medaille College is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (1,727 students vs. 1,501 students)
Medaille College vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Medaille College or BAC?
- Medaille College is 78.4% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($33,000.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.4% higher at Medaille College than Belmont Abbey College ($33,000.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Medaille College than BAC ($14,992 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont Abbey College are 20.1% lower than costs at Medaille College ($11,658 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Medaille College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Medaille College students is 171.9% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($25,196 vs. $9,266)
Medaille College vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Medaille College or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or Medaille College .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 153 points higher than at Medaille College (868)
- Incoming BAC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Medaille College (19)
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Medaille College (3.14)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Medaille College (68.8%)
Medaille College vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Medaille College 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 Medaille College.
- The graduation rate at Medaille College is higher than Belmont Abbey College (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Medaille College earn on average $800 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $41,900)
- Medaille College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Medaille College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Medaille College 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/