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Overview |
Belmont | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,910 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #317 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmont.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belmont | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,670 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,225 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,080 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Belmont | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,163 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 8,821 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1060/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Belmont | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belmont | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,780 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $279 |
Diversity |
Belmont | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Belmont | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Belmont | Carroll University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belmont University is larger than than Carroll University based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 3,283 students)
Belmont vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belmont or Carroll University?
- Belmont University is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Carroll University for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at Belmont than Carroll University ($38,000.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carroll University than Belmont ($25,485 vs. $36,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll University are 18.2% lower than costs at Belmont University ($11,564 vs. $13,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University than Belmont University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll University students is 8.4% larger than aid received Belmont University ($23,933 vs. $22,080)
Belmont vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Belmont or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or Belmont .
- The average SAT score at Belmont University (1158) is 71 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming Belmont students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Carroll University (72.1%)
Belmont vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belmont or Carroll University? 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 Carroll University and Belmont.
- The graduation rate at Belmont is higher than Carroll University (68% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Belmont University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $44,200)
- Belmont University students graduate with a $5,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($21,780 vs. $27,000)
- Belmont graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More Belmont graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carroll University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/