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Overview |
PC | Belmont | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 8,910 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | #317 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | belmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | Belmont | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $36,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $22,080 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
PC | Belmont | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 9,163 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 8,821 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2024 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PC | Belmont | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | Belmont | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $21,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $225 |
Diversity |
PC | Belmont | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
PC | Belmont | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 72% | ||
Campus |
PC | 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 PC based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 1,199 students)
PC vs. Belmont Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or Belmont?
- Presbyterian College is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Belmont for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at PC than Belmont University ($38,990.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Belmont ($21,571 vs. $36,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 21% lower than costs at Belmont University ($11,300 vs. $13,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Belmont University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 55.7% larger than aid received Belmont University ($34,379 vs. $22,080)
PC vs. Belmont Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or Belmont? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belmont or PC .
- The average SAT score at Belmont University (1158) is 76 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming Belmont students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at PC (3.6)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. Belmont Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC 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 PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is the same as at Belmont University (68% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Belmont University earn on average $1,400 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $47,700)
- Belmont University students graduate with a $4,328 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($21,780 vs. $26,108)
- Belmont graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($225 vs. $269)
- More Belmont graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/