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Overview |
Miami | Belmont | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,618 | 8,862 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | belmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | Belmont | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,635 | $39,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,851 | $39,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,714 | $14,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,928 | $37,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,685 | $22,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 92% |
Admission |
Miami | Belmont | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,498 | 8,950 | ||
| Admitted | 28,319 | 8,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 1160/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Miami | Belmont | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | Belmont | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $21,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $225 |
Diversity |
Miami | Belmont | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Miami | Belmont | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Miami | Belmont | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami University is larger than than Belmont based on total student enrollment (18,618 students vs. 8,862 students)
Miami vs. Belmont Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or Belmont?
- Belmont University is 169.2% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($39,400.00 vs. $14,635.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Belmont than Miami University ($39,400.00 vs. $36,851.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University than Belmont ($27,928 vs. $37,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont University are 17% lower than costs at Miami University ($14,290 vs. $16,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miami University than Belmont University (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont University students is 80.7% larger than aid received Miami University ($22,922 vs. $12,685)
Miami vs. Belmont Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or Belmont? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belmont or Miami .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 101 points higher than at Belmont (1158)
- Incoming Miami students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Belmont (26)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Belmont (3.83)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Miami (82.1%)
Miami vs. Belmont Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami 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 Miami.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Belmont University (81% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Miami University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Belmont graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $49,100)
- Belmont University students graduate with a $2,970 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($21,780 vs. $24,750)
- Belmont graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($225 vs. $255)
- More Belmont graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/