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Lipscomb Miami Samford University IU Kentucky Ohio State Xavier UIC University of Dayton Purdue UB Middle Tennessee State University| University of Cincinnati Main Campus | Belmont University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC | Belmont | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 41,155 | 8,910 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #413 | #317 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | belmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | Belmont | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,498 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,862 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,852 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,149 | $36,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,733 | $22,080 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 91% |
Admission |
UC | Belmont | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,025 | 9,163 | ||
| Admitted | 25,024 | 8,821 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UC | Belmont | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | Belmont | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $225 |
Diversity |
UC | Belmont | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
UC | Belmont | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 72% | ||
Campus |
UC | Belmont | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Belmont based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 8,910 students)
UC vs. Belmont Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or Belmont?
- Belmont University is 230.5% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at Belmont than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($38,000.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Belmont ($20,149 vs. $36,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 6.4% lower than costs at Belmont University ($12,852 vs. $13,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (91% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont University students is 152.8% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($22,080 vs. $8,733)
UC vs. Belmont Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC or Belmont? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belmont or UC .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 7 points higher than at Belmont (1158)
- Incoming UC students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Belmont (26)
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at UC (3.69)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than UC (86.2%)
UC vs. Belmont Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC 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 UC.
- The graduation rate at Belmont is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Belmont University earn on average $3,500 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $45,600)
- Belmont University students graduate with a $1,220 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($21,780 vs. $23,000)
- Belmont graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($225 vs. $237)
- More Belmont graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC 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/