| Belmont vs. Lipscomb |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#251 in National Universities #10 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #188 in National Universities #5 in Tennessee Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$42,540 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$40,572 |
| expensive$27,810 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$17,334 |
| Less$22,034 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$23,739 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,260 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,280 SAT 26 ACT |
| Easier95.28% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter67.73% |
| Lower17.72% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable24.91% |
| 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 Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 | ||
| Larger8,803 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,017 |
| Larger7,175 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,336 |
| Smaller1,628 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,681 |
| Smaller141 | Online Student Population | Larger616 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower71% | Graduate Rate | Higher72% |
| Higher87% | Retention Rate | Lower84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,374) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,600) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,200) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,996) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 924 | Number of faculty | 563 |
| Higher$94,917 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$79,080 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.