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Lipscomb Tennessee Florida State Clemson Alabama UofSC Georgia Samford University University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky Florida Mississippi State| Auburn University | Belmont University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | Belmont | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,015 | 8,862 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #300 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | belmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Belmont | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,704 | $39,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,112 | $39,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,396 | $14,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,524 | $37,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,644 | $22,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 92% |
Admission |
Auburn | Belmont | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,178 | 8,950 | ||
| Admitted | 24,314 | 8,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 1160/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Auburn | Belmont | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Belmont | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $225 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Belmont | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Auburn | Belmont | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | 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
- Auburn University is larger than than Belmont based on total student enrollment (33,015 students vs. 8,862 students)
Auburn vs. Belmont Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Belmont?
- Belmont University is 268.1% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($39,400.00 vs. $10,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at Belmont than Auburn University ($39,400.00 vs. $32,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University than Belmont ($24,524 vs. $37,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont University are 7.7% lower than costs at Auburn University ($14,290 vs. $15,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont University than Auburn University (92% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont University students is 96.9% larger than aid received Auburn University ($22,922 vs. $11,644)
Auburn vs. Belmont Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Belmont? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belmont or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 60 points higher than at Belmont (1158)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Belmont (26)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Belmont (3.83)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Auburn (50.5%)
Auburn vs. Belmont Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn 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 Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Belmont is higher than Auburn University (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Belmont graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $49,100)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $280 lower median federal student loan debt than Belmont graduates. ($21,500 vs. $21,780)
- Auburn graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Belmont graduates. ($222 vs. $225)
- More Belmont graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Auburn students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/