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Overview |
Belhaven University | GWU | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Boiling Springs, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,627 | 3,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #760 | #639 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belhaven.edu | gardner-webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belhaven University | GWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,980 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,980 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,794 | $22,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,067 | $24,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Belhaven University | GWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,589 | 5,728 | ||
| Admitted | 1,103 | 4,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.6% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Belhaven University | GWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belhaven University | GWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,402 | $24,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $258 |
Diversity |
Belhaven University | GWU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 48% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
Belhaven University | GWU | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Belhaven University | GWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belhaven University is larger than than GWU based on total student enrollment (3,627 students vs. 3,144 students)
Belhaven University vs. GWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belhaven University or GWU?
- Gardner Webb University is 11.6% more expensive to attend than Belhaven University for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $27,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at GWU than Belhaven University ($31,220.00 vs. $27,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belhaven University than GWU ($19,794 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 18.4% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($9,100 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Belhaven University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 41.4% larger than aid received Belhaven University ($24,130 vs. $17,067)
Belhaven University vs. GWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Belhaven University or GWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GWU or Belhaven University .
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Belhaven University (3.5)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Belhaven University (42.6%)
Belhaven University vs. GWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belhaven University or GWU? 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 GWU and Belhaven University.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Belhaven University (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Belhaven University earn on average $400 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $40,500)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $3,433 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($24,969 vs. $28,402)
- GWU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($258 vs. $293)
- More GWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/