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Overview |
Belmont | TCU | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,910 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #317 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmont.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belmont | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,670 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,225 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,080 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 89% |
Admission |
Belmont | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,163 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 8,821 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Belmont | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belmont | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,780 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $222 |
Diversity |
Belmont | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Belmont | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Belmont | TCU | ||
| 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
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Belmont based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 8,910 students)
Belmont vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belmont or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 41.8% more expensive to attend than Belmont for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at TCU than Belmont University ($53,890.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belmont University than TCU ($36,225 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont University are 4.2% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($13,670 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont University than Texas Christian University (91% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 27% larger than aid received Belmont University ($28,048 vs. $22,080)
Belmont vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Belmont or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Belmont .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 62 points higher than at Belmont (1158)
- Incoming TCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Belmont (26)
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at TCU (3.68)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than TCU (56.1%)
Belmont vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belmont or TCU? 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 TCU and Belmont.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Belmont University (74% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Belmont graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $49,100)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $280 lower median federal student loan debt than Belmont graduates. ($21,500 vs. $21,780)
- TCU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Belmont graduates. ($222 vs. $225)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belmont students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/