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Overview |
Georgia College | Belmont | ||
| Location | Milledgeville, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,315 | 8,910 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #317 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcsu.edu | belmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia College | Belmont | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,508 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,688 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,948 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,301 | $36,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,610 | $22,080 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
Georgia College | Belmont | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,414 | 9,163 | ||
| Admitted | 3,529 | 8,821 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.7% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1150/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia College | Belmont | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia College | Belmont | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $21,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $225 |
Diversity |
Georgia College | Belmont | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Georgia College | Belmont | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Georgia College | Belmont | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Georgia College based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 6,315 students)
Georgia College vs. Belmont Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia College or Belmont?
- Belmont University is 406.1% more expensive to attend than Georgia College for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $7,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.4% higher at Belmont than Georgia College & State University ($38,000.00 vs. $26,688.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia College & State University than Belmont ($20,301 vs. $36,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia College & State University are 24.9% lower than costs at Belmont University ($10,948 vs. $13,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia College & State University than Belmont University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont University students is 156.4% larger than aid received Georgia College & State University ($22,080 vs. $8,610)
Georgia College vs. Belmont Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia College or Belmont? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belmont or Georgia College .
- The average SAT score at Belmont University (1158) is 15 points higher than at Georgia College (1143)
- Incoming Belmont students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Georgia College (25)
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Georgia College (3.53)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Georgia College (80%)
Georgia College vs. Belmont Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia College or Belmont? 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 Belmont and Georgia College.
- The graduation rate at Belmont is higher than Georgia College & State University (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Belmont University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Georgia College graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $43,300)
- Belmont University students graduate with a $220 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia College graduates. ($21,780 vs. $22,000)
- Belmont graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia College graduates. ($225 vs. $227)
- More Belmont graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/