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Overview |
Belmont | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,910 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #317 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmont.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belmont | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,670 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,225 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,080 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Belmont | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,163 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 8,821 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1150/1380 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Belmont | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belmont | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,780 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $253 |
Diversity |
Belmont | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Belmont | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Belmont | Seattle U | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belmont University is larger than than Seattle U based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 7,121 students)
Belmont vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belmont or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 32.4% more expensive to attend than Belmont for in-state tuition ($50,328.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at Seattle U than Belmont University ($50,328.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle University than Belmont ($35,412 vs. $36,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 1.1% lower than costs at Belmont University ($13,524 vs. $13,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than Belmont University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 40% larger than aid received Belmont University ($30,917 vs. $22,080)
Belmont vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Belmont or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Belmont .
- The average SAT score at Seattle University (1192) is 34 points higher than at Belmont (1158)
- Incoming Seattle U students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Belmont (26)
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Seattle U (85.2%)
Belmont vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belmont or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Belmont.
- The graduation rate at Seattle U is higher than Belmont University (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Belmont graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $49,100)
- Belmont University students graduate with a $2,720 lower median federal student loan debt than Seattle U graduates. ($21,780 vs. $24,500)
- Belmont graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Seattle U graduates. ($225 vs. $253)
- More Belmont graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/