| Belmont vs. Jacksonville State |
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|---|---|---|
#251 in National Universities #10 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #19 in Federal Region IV Universities #6 in Alabama Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$42,540 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,894 Alabama Residents $23,334 Out-of-State |
| expensive$27,810 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,488 Alabama Residents $17,920 Out-of-State |
| More$22,034 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,733 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,260 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,130 SAT 20 ACT |
| Easier95.28% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter77.69% |
| Lower17.72% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable19.96% |
| 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 Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| 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 | Larger9,955 |
| Smaller7,175 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,663 |
| Larger1,628 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,292 |
| Smaller141 | Online Student Population | Larger2,358 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher71% | Graduate Rate | Lower55% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| Higher87% | Retention Rate | Lower65% |
| 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: 2,652) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,200) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,400) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 924 | Number of faculty | 528 |
| Higher$94,917 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$72,467 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.