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Overview |
Agnes Scott College | Belmont | ||
| Location | Decatur, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 8,910 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | #317 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | agnesscott.edu | belmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Agnes Scott College | Belmont | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,456 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,456 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,375 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,305 | $36,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $22,080 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Agnes Scott College | Belmont | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,879 | 9,163 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 8,821 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Agnes Scott College | Belmont | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Agnes Scott College | Belmont | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $225 |
Diversity |
Agnes Scott College | Belmont | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Agnes Scott College | Belmont | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Agnes Scott College | Belmont | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belmont University is larger than than Agnes Scott College based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 1,114 students)
Agnes Scott College vs. Belmont Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or Belmont?
- Agnes Scott College is 19.6% more expensive to attend than Belmont for in-state tuition ($45,456.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Agnes Scott College than Belmont University ($45,456.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Agnes Scott College than Belmont ($24,305 vs. $36,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Agnes Scott College are 2.2% lower than costs at Belmont University ($13,375 vs. $13,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College than Belmont University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Agnes Scott College students is 55.2% larger than aid received Belmont University ($34,267 vs. $22,080)
Agnes Scott College vs. Belmont Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott College or Belmont? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belmont or Agnes Scott College .
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Agnes Scott College (3.77)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Agnes Scott College (66.5%)
Agnes Scott College vs. Belmont Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Agnes Scott College or Belmont? 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 Belmont and Agnes Scott College.
- The graduation rate at Belmont is higher than Agnes Scott College (68% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Belmont University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Agnes Scott College graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $41,600)
- Belmont University students graduate with a $5,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($21,780 vs. $27,000)
- Belmont graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More Belmont graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Agnes Scott College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/