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Overview |
Aquinas College | Belmont | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 342 | 8,910 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #317 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinascollege.edu | belmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aquinas College | Belmont | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,350 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,350 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,892 | $36,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,820 | $22,080 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Aquinas College | Belmont | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 245 | 9,163 | ||
| Admitted | 99 | 8,821 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.4% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1370 | 1150/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Aquinas College | Belmont | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aquinas College | Belmont | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $225 |
Diversity |
Aquinas College | Belmont | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
Aquinas College | Belmont | ||
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| % In-State | - | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 72% | ||
Campus |
Aquinas 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 Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 342 students)
Aquinas College vs. Belmont Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aquinas College or Belmont?
- Belmont University is 78% more expensive to attend than Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78% higher at Belmont than Aquinas College ($38,000.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Belmont ($20,892 vs. $36,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 54.5% lower than costs at Belmont University ($8,850 vs. $13,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Belmont University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont University students is 72.2% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($22,080 vs. $12,820)
Aquinas College vs. Belmont Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aquinas College or Belmont? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belmont or Aquinas College .
- The average SAT score at Belmont University (1158) is 43 points higher than at Aquinas College (1115)
- Incoming Belmont students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Aquinas College (24)
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Aquinas College (3.55)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Aquinas College (40.4%)
Aquinas College vs. Belmont Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aquinas 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 Aquinas College.
- The graduation rate at Belmont is higher than Aquinas College (68% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Belmont University earn on average $500 more per year than Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $48,600)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $1,280 lower median federal student loan debt than Belmont graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,780)
- Aquinas College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Belmont graduates. ($211 vs. $225)
- More Belmont graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/