- Belmont University is a private school while Tennessee State University (Tennessee State) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Tennessee.
- Belmont University has more expensive tuition of $41,320 than Tennessee State ($22,284).
- Tennessee State is larger with 9,218 students than Belmont University (8,910 students).
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| #3 in Tennessee | Rankings | #274 in National Universities #23 in Tennessee |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Nashville, TN | Location | Nashville, TN |
| Known as | Tennessee State | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $41,320 | Undergraduate | $8,568 Tennessee residents $22,284 out-of-state |
| $27,050 | Graduate | $11,092 Tennessee residents $23,516 out-of-state |
| $20,411 | Financial Aid | $14,392 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 81.19% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 24.96% | Yield | |
| 1,230 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,910 | Total Students | 9,218 |
| 7,384 | Undergraduate | 7,678 |
| 1,526 | Graduate | 1,540 |
| 86 | Online Enrollment | 918 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 72% | Graduation Rate | 32% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 29% | |
| 84% | Retention Rate | 62% |
| $51,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,374) $7,470 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 383 Full-time 454 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 366 Full-time 118 Part-time |
| 970 Full-time 525 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,129 Full-time 234 Part-time |
| $87,251 for Faculties $85,855 Part-time | Average Salary | $71,019 for Faculties $54,595 Part-time |