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Overview |
Belmont | ETSU | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,910 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #317 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmont.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belmont | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,670 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,225 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,080 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Belmont | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,163 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 8,821 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belmont | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,780 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $211 |
Diversity |
Belmont | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Belmont | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Belmont | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Belmont based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 8,910 students)
Belmont vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belmont or ETSU?
- Belmont University is 392.1% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.5% higher at Belmont than East Tennessee State University ($38,000.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Belmont ($14,350 vs. $36,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 42.2% lower than costs at Belmont University ($9,613 vs. $13,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Belmont University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont University students is 152.7% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($22,080 vs. $8,739)
Belmont vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Belmont or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Belmont .
- The average SAT score at Belmont University (1158) is 90 points higher than at ETSU (1068)
- Incoming Belmont students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at ETSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than ETSU (85.3%)
Belmont vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belmont or ETSU? 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 ETSU and Belmont.
- The graduation rate at Belmont is higher than East Tennessee State University (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Belmont University earn on average $9,100 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $1,280 lower median federal student loan debt than Belmont graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,780)
- ETSU 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 ETSU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/