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