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Overview |
Belmont | UTC | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,862 | 11,380 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmont.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belmont | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,400 | $8,232 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,400 | $16,296 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,290 | $10,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,558 | $13,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,922 | $9,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 93% |
Admission |
Belmont | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,950 | 9,096 | ||
| Admitted | 8,624 | 7,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1350 | 1005/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Belmont | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belmont | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,780 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $214 |
Diversity |
Belmont | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Belmont | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Belmont | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Belmont based on total student enrollment (11,380 students vs. 8,862 students)
Belmont vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belmont or UTC?
- Belmont University is 378.6% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($39,400.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.8% higher at Belmont than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($39,400.00 vs. $16,296.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Belmont ($13,801 vs. $37,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 42.2% lower than costs at Belmont University ($10,052 vs. $14,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Belmont University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont University students is 133.1% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($22,922 vs. $9,834)
Belmont vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Belmont or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Belmont .
- The average SAT score at Belmont University (1158) is 71 points higher than at UTC (1087)
- Incoming Belmont students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UTC (24)
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at UTC (3.61)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than UTC (77%)
Belmont vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belmont or UTC? 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 UTC and Belmont.
- The graduation rate at Belmont is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (68% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Belmont University earn on average $8,500 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $988 lower median federal student loan debt than Belmont graduates. ($20,792 vs. $21,780)
- UTC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Belmont graduates. ($214 vs. $225)
- More Belmont graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/