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Overview |
Belmont | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,862 | 3,813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #462 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmont.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belmont | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,400 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,400 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,290 | $10,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,558 | $20,469 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,922 | $23,688 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 93% |
Admission |
Belmont | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,950 | 1,591 | ||
| Admitted | 8,624 | 1,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 45.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1350 | 1075/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Belmont | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belmont | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,780 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $227 |
Diversity |
Belmont | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Belmont | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Belmont | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Belmont University is larger than than University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (8,862 students vs. 3,813 students)
Belmont vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belmont or University of St Thomas?
- Belmont University is 19.8% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($39,400.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Belmont than University of St Thomas ($39,400.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Belmont ($20,469 vs. $37,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 39.4% lower than costs at Belmont University ($10,248 vs. $14,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Thomas than Belmont University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 3.3% larger than aid received Belmont University ($23,688 vs. $22,922)
Belmont vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Belmont or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Belmont .
- The average SAT score at Belmont University (1158) is 55 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1103)
- Incoming Belmont students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of St Thomas (25)
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at University of St Thomas (3.53)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than University of St Thomas (93.3%)
Belmont vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belmont or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and Belmont.
- The graduation rate at Belmont is higher than University of St Thomas (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $8,100 more per year than Belmont graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $49,100)
- Belmont University students graduate with a $220 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($21,780 vs. $22,000)
- Belmont graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($225 vs. $227)
- More Belmont graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/