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Overview |
TROY | Belhaven University | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,156 | 3,627 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #963 | #760 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | belhaven.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | Belhaven University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,312 | $27,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,624 | $27,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,599 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,187 | $19,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $17,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 56% |
Admission |
TROY | Belhaven University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,035 | 2,589 | ||
| Admitted | 6,672 | 1,103 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
TROY | Belhaven University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | Belhaven University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,402 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $293 |
Diversity |
TROY | Belhaven University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 48% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
TROY | Belhaven University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 48% | ||
Campus |
TROY | Belhaven University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Troy University is larger than than Belhaven University based on total student enrollment (14,156 students vs. 3,627 students)
TROY vs. Belhaven University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or Belhaven University?
- Belhaven University is 200.5% more expensive to attend than TROY for in-state tuition ($27,980.00 vs. $9,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.2% higher at Belhaven University than Troy University ($27,980.00 vs. $18,624.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Troy University than Belhaven University ($13,187 vs. $19,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 19.8% lower than costs at Belhaven University ($7,599 vs. $9,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Troy University than Belhaven University (84% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belhaven University students is 93.8% larger than aid received Troy University ($17,067 vs. $8,806)
TROY vs. Belhaven University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY or Belhaven University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belhaven University or TROY .
- Accepted freshman TROY students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at Belhaven University (3.5)
- TROY has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Belhaven University (42.6%)
TROY vs. Belhaven University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY 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 TROY.
- The graduation rate at Belhaven University is higher than Troy University (48% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Belhaven University earn on average $1,500 more per year than TROY graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $39,400)
- Troy University students graduate with a $3,402 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,402)
- TROY graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($258 vs. $293)
- More Belhaven University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/