- Belmont University is a private school while Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is a public school.
- Belmont University is located in Nashville, TN and EKU is located in Richmond, KY.
- Belmont University has more expensive tuition of $41,320 than EKU ($20,820).
- Belmont University has tighter acceptance rate of 81.19% than EKU (87.37%).
- Belmont University has higher SAT scores of 1,230 than EKU (1,070).
- EKU is larger with 14,324 students than Belmont University (8,910 students).
Belmont University View More Rivals | Eastern Kentucky University View More Rivals | |
| #3 in Tennessee | Rankings | #9 in Kentucky |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Nashville, TN | Location | Richmond, KY |
| Known as | EKU | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $41,320 | Undergraduate | $10,130 Kentucky residents $20,820 out-of-state |
| $27,050 | Graduate | $10,596 Kentucky residents $14,340 out-of-state |
| $20,411 | Financial Aid | $8,710 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 81.19% | Acceptance Rate | 87.37% |
| 24.96% | Yield | 32.07% |
| 1,230 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,070 SAT, 20 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,910 | Total Students | 14,324 |
| 7,384 | Undergraduate | 12,072 |
| 1,526 | Graduate | 2,252 |
| 86 | Online Enrollment | 4,278 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 72% | Graduation Rate | 49% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 84% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $51,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,374) $7,470 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) $6,230 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,130 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 383 Full-time 454 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 563 Full-time 410 Part-time |
| 970 Full-time 525 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,647 Full-time 716 Part-time |
| $87,251 for Faculties $85,855 Part-time | Average Salary | $65,655 for Faculties $51,583 Part-time |