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Overview |
Belmont | Memphis | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,910 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #317 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmont.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belmont | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,670 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,225 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,080 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
Belmont | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,163 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 8,821 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 930/1230 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Belmont | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belmont | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,780 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $261 |
Diversity |
Belmont | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Belmont | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Belmont | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Belmont based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 8,910 students)
Belmont vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belmont or Memphis?
- Belmont University is 355% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 202.2% higher at Belmont than University of Memphis ($38,000.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Belmont ($13,873 vs. $36,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 35% lower than costs at Belmont University ($10,126 vs. $13,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than Belmont University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont University students is 129.4% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($22,080 vs. $9,625)
Belmont vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Belmont or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Belmont .
- The average SAT score at Belmont University (1158) is 129 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Belmont students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Memphis (94.6%)
Belmont vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belmont or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Belmont.
- The graduation rate at Belmont is higher than University of Memphis (68% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Belmont University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $42,200)
- Belmont University students graduate with a $3,470 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($21,780 vs. $25,250)
- Belmont graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($225 vs. $261)
- More Belmont graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/