Washington Adventist University vs. BAC

Washington Adventist University vs. Belmont Abbey College comparison

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Overview	Washington Adventist University	BAC
Location	Takoma Park, MD	Belmont, NC
Setting	Large Suburban	Midsize Suburban
Enrollment	671	1,501
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking		#921
Religious Affiliation	Seventh Day Adventists	Roman Catholic	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	wau.edu	belmontabbeycollege.edu
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Comparable Facts

• Belmont Abbey College is larger than than Washington Adventist University based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 671 students)

Washington Adventist University vs. BAC Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Washington Adventist University or BAC?

• Washington Adventist University is 26.5% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $18,500.00)
• Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at Washington Adventist University than Belmont Abbey College ($23,400.00 vs. $18,500.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington Adventist University than BAC ($17,088 vs. $23,522)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington Adventist University are 11.7% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($10,440 vs. $11,658)
• The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Washington Adventist University as Belmont Abbey College (100% vs. 100%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Washington Adventist University students is 67.6% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($15,534 vs. $9,266)

Washington Adventist University vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Washington Adventist University or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or Washington Adventist University .

• The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 200 points higher than at Washington Adventist University (821)
• Incoming BAC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Washington Adventist University (18)
• Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Washington Adventist University (3.24)
• BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Washington Adventist University (51.4%)

Washington Adventist University vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Washington Adventist 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 Washington Adventist University.

• The graduation rate at BAC is higher than Washington Adventist University (38% vs. 27%)
• Graduates from Washington Adventist University earn on average $6,000 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $41,900)
• Washington Adventist University students graduate with a $961 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($26,039 vs. $27,000)
• Washington Adventist University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
• More BAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 39%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/