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Overview |
Georgia | Belmont | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 41,615 | 8,862 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | belmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | Belmont | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $39,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $39,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,246 | $14,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,303 | $37,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,657 | $22,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 92% |
Admission |
Georgia | Belmont | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 43,419 | 8,950 | ||
| Admitted | 16,151 | 8,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.2% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1390 | 1160/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia | Belmont | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | Belmont | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $21,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $225 |
Diversity |
Georgia | Belmont | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Georgia | Belmont | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | 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
- University of Georgia is larger than than Belmont based on total student enrollment (41,615 students vs. 8,862 students)
Georgia vs. Belmont Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or Belmont?
- Belmont University is 302.5% more expensive to attend than Georgia for in-state tuition ($39,400.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at Belmont than University of Georgia ($39,400.00 vs. $28,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Georgia than Belmont ($16,303 vs. $37,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 27.1% lower than costs at Belmont University ($11,246 vs. $14,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont University than University of Georgia (92% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont University students is 96.6% larger than aid received University of Georgia ($22,922 vs. $11,657)
Georgia vs. Belmont Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or Belmont? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belmont or Georgia .
- The average SAT score at University of Georgia (1252) is 94 points higher than at Belmont (1158)
- Incoming Georgia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Belmont (26)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Belmont (3.83)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Georgia (37.2%)
Georgia vs. Belmont Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than Belmont University (82% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Georgia earn on average $7,300 more per year than Belmont graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $49,100)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $2,634 lower median federal student loan debt than Belmont graduates. ($19,146 vs. $21,780)
- Georgia graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Belmont graduates. ($197 vs. $225)
- More Belmont graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/