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Overview |
Belhaven University | Memphis | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,627 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #760 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belhaven.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belhaven University | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,980 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,980 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,794 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,067 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 98% |
Admission |
Belhaven University | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,589 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 1,103 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.6% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 930/1230 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Belhaven University | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belhaven University | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,402 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $261 |
Diversity |
Belhaven University | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Belhaven University | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Belhaven University | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Belhaven University based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 3,627 students)
Belhaven University vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belhaven University or Memphis?
- Belhaven University is 235% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($27,980.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.5% higher at Belhaven University than University of Memphis ($27,980.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Belhaven University ($13,873 vs. $19,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 11.3% lower than costs at University of Memphis ($9,100 vs. $10,126)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than Belhaven University (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belhaven University students is 77.3% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($17,067 vs. $9,625)
Belhaven University vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Belhaven University or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Belhaven University .
- Accepted freshman Belhaven University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Belhaven University (42.6%)
Belhaven University vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belhaven University or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Belhaven University.
- The graduation rate at Belhaven University is higher than University of Memphis (48% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $1,300 more per year than Belhaven University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,900)
- University of Memphis students graduate with a $3,152 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($25,250 vs. $28,402)
- Memphis graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($261 vs. $293)
- More Belhaven University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/