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Overview |
Belmont | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,910 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #317 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmont.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belmont | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,670 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,225 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,080 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
Belmont | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,163 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 8,821 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belmont | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,780 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $274 |
Diversity |
Belmont | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Belmont | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Belmont | Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 2,903 students)
Belmont vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belmont or Southern Adventist University?
- Belmont University is 65.4% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.4% higher at Belmont than Southern Adventist University ($38,000.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than Belmont ($24,332 vs. $36,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 64.1% lower than costs at Belmont University ($8,330 vs. $13,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than Belmont University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont University students is 57.7% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($22,080 vs. $14,000)
Belmont vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Belmont or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Belmont .
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Belmont vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belmont or Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University and Belmont.
- The graduation rate at Belmont is higher than Southern Adventist University (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Belmont University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $44,600)
- Belmont University students graduate with a $4,720 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($21,780 vs. $26,500)
- Belmont graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($225 vs. $274)
- More Belmont graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/