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Overview |
Belmont | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,910 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #317 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmont.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belmont | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,670 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,225 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,080 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Belmont | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,163 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 8,821 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belmont | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,780 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $211 |
Diversity |
Belmont | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Belmont | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Belmont | Lipscomb | ||
| 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 Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 4,704 students)
Belmont vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belmont or Lipscomb?
- Belmont University is 10.8% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at Belmont than Lipscomb University ($38,000.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lipscomb University than Belmont ($27,937 vs. $36,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont University are 2.7% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($13,670 vs. $14,036)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Belmont University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 10.5% larger than aid received Belmont University ($24,404 vs. $22,080)
Belmont vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Belmont or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Belmont .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 18 points higher than at Belmont (1158)
- Incoming Belmont students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Lipscomb (26)
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Lipscomb (3.73)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Belmont vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belmont or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Belmont.
- The graduation rate at Belmont is higher than Lipscomb University (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Belmont University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $1,280 lower median federal student loan debt than Belmont graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,780)
- Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/