| Belmont vs. EKU |
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|---|---|---|
#251 in National Universities #10 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #16 in Federal Region IV Universities #8 in Kentucky Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$42,540 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,320 Kentucky Residents $21,230 Out-of-State |
| expensive$27,810 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,794 Kentucky Residents $14,628 Out-of-State |
| More$22,034 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,622 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,260 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Lower970 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier95.28% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter77.61% |
| Lower17.72% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable19.94% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller8,803 | Total Enrollment | Larger15,673 |
| Smaller7,175 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger13,448 |
| Smaller1,628 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,225 |
| Smaller141 | Online Student Population | Larger5,246 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher71% | Graduate Rate | Lower50% |
| Higher87% | Retention Rate | Lower77% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,374) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,200) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,130) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 924 | Number of faculty | 980 |
| Higher$94,917 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$70,289 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.