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Overview |
Belmont | Union University | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,910 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #317 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmont.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belmont | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,670 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,225 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,080 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Belmont | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,163 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 8,821 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belmont | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,780 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $256 |
Diversity |
Belmont | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Belmont | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Belmont | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belmont University is larger than than Union University based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 2,731 students)
Belmont vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belmont or Union University?
- Belmont University is 7% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Belmont than Union University ($38,000.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union University than Belmont ($28,585 vs. $36,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 27.3% lower than costs at Belmont University ($10,740 vs. $13,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than Belmont University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 29.2% larger than aid received Belmont University ($28,520 vs. $22,080)
Belmont vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Belmont or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Belmont .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 5 points higher than at Belmont (1158)
- Incoming Belmont students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Union University (26)
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Union University (3.8)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Union University (52.6%)
Belmont vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belmont or Union 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 Union University and Belmont.
- The graduation rate at Belmont is higher than Union University (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Belmont University earn on average $900 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $48,200)
- Belmont University students graduate with a $3,060 lower median federal student loan debt than Union University graduates. ($21,780 vs. $24,840)
- Belmont graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Union University graduates. ($225 vs. $256)
- More Belmont graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/