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Overview |
Spelman | Belhaven University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 3,627 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | #760 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | belhaven.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | Belhaven University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $27,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $27,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $19,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $17,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 56% |
Admission |
Spelman | Belhaven University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 2,589 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 1,103 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Spelman | Belhaven University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | Belhaven University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,402 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $293 |
Diversity |
Spelman | Belhaven University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 48% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Spelman | Belhaven University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | Belhaven University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belhaven University is larger than than Spelman based on total student enrollment (3,627 students vs. 3,102 students)
Spelman vs. Belhaven University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or Belhaven University?
- Belhaven University is 8.1% more expensive to attend than Spelman for in-state tuition ($27,980.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Belhaven University than Spelman College ($27,980.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belhaven University than Spelman ($19,794 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 72.2% lower than costs at Spelman College ($9,100 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spelman College than Belhaven University (97% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belhaven University students is 60.6% larger than aid received Spelman College ($17,067 vs. $10,629)
Spelman vs. Belhaven University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman or Belhaven University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belhaven University or Spelman .
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Belhaven University (3.5)
- Belhaven University has a higher acceptance rate (42.6%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. Belhaven University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman or Belhaven 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 Belhaven University and Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Belhaven University (77% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $10,400 more per year than Belhaven University graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $40,900)
- Spelman College students graduate with a $1,402 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,402)
- Spelman graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More Spelman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/