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Nashville, TN · Jackson, TN
| Belmont University | Union University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $33,147/yr | $27,171/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $22,950/yr | $25,839/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $20,500 | $20,714 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $24,723/yr | $26,181/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $28,009/yr | $23,891/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $32,153/yr | $27,841/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $43,606/yr | $30,373/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $217/mo | $220/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,010/yr | $12,780/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $21,060/yr | $9,204/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,500/yr | $750/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,750/yr | $4,576/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $62,570/yr | $58,363/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $42,540/yr | $40,025/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $42,540/yr | $40,025/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 21% | 25% |
| Students taking federal loans | 34% | 42% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 95% | 60% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1160–1350 | 1160–1390 |
| SAT average | 1280 | 1256 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 24–30 | 22–30 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 24–33 · Math 22–28 | English 21–31 · Math 18–27 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 8,950 | 3,012 |
| Students accepted | 8,624 | 1,421 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,669 | 323 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 19% | 23% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 20% | 11% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 43% | 80% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 71% | 66% |
| Freshmen who come back | 87% | 89% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $55,930/yr | $53,990/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $32,026–$84,814 | $34,744–$78,063 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 73% | 65% |
| White students graduating | 72% | 69% |
| Black students graduating | 68% | 35% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 61% | 50% |
| Asian students graduating | 58% | 50% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $42,770/yr | $45,505/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 74% | 75% |
| Graduate on time | 61% | 60% |
| Pell students who graduate | 63% | 53% |
| First-gen students who finish | 65% | 57% |
| Low-income students who finish | 61% | 56% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 23% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $50,319/yr | $50,033/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Visual & Performing Arts 40% · Business, Management & Marketing 11% · Health Professions 9% | Health Professions 22% · Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 5% |
| Most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 40% of degrees | Health Professions — 22% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 11% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 9% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 5% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Communications Technologies — 7% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 5% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 5% of degrees | Public Administration & Social Service — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $94,655/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $184,840/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 8.1% | 16% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 7,137 | 1,607 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 9 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,628 | 779 |
| Average professor pay | $10,550/mo | $8,181/mo |
| Full-time professors | 64% | 99% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $87,507 | $39,416 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (small) |
| Location | Nashville, TN | Jackson, TN |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1890 | 1873 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Men | 35% | 37% |
| Women | 65% | 63% |
| White students | 72% | 65% |
| Black students | 6.6% | 13% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 11% | 3% |
| Asian students | 3.4% | 1.9% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3.7% |
| Other / not reported | 1.8% | 11% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 16% | 33% |
| Part-time students | 3.2% | 13% |
| Students age 25+ | 4.3% | 18% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $13,651/yr | $14,464/yr |
| Endowment | $404.5M | $60.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 4,374 | 1,286 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,780/yr | $8,826/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,510/yr | $4,340/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Interdenominational | Southern Baptist |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I without football | NCAA Division II without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 13 | 11 |
| Student athletes | 249 | 206 |
| Athletic scholarships | $7.4M | $3.7M |
| Athletics budget | $23.0M | $6.9M |
| Athletics revenue | $23.0M | $7.2M |
| Recruiting spend | $204,761 | $47,528 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.