Belmont vs Queens University of Charlotte

Belmont University and Queens University of Charlotte, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Belmont, nestled in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, boasts a vibrant campus and a strong focus on the arts, while Queens, located in the dynamic city of Charlotte, North Carolina, emphasizes experiential learning and global engagement. With acceptance rates of 68% and 73% respectively, both universities welcome a diverse student body, creating a rich and inclusive learning environment. While Belmont's student population leans slightly female, Queens maintains a more balanced gender ratio. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further distinctions, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your choice of the ideal academic home.

	Belmont University	Queens University of Charlotte
Overview
Location	Nashville, Tennessee	Charlotte, North Carolina
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	84.0%	69.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Interdenominational	Presbyterian

Admission
Acceptance rate	88.1%	69.2%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	1150 - 1340	1060 - 1238
ACT range	24 - 30	20 - 27
Students submitting SAT score	22.0%	25.0%
Students submitting ACT score	44.0%	24.0%
Total number of applicants	9,614	3,503
Total number of admissions given out	8,468	2,424
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,834	293
Yield rate	21.7%	12.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$59,150	$59,074
Average net price	$35,268	$29,810
Tuition	$36,650	$37,348
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,250 Meal plan: $5,990	$13,262
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	88.0% Average amount $21,471	99.0% Average amount $21,491
Students receiving federal student loan	35.0% Average amount $5,137	86.0% Average amount $7,068
Students taking out private loans	6.0% Average amount $25,329	7.0% Average amount $19,442

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	7,076 Men 34.8% Women 65.2%	1,440 Men 35.9% Women 64.1%
Graduate students	1,620 Men 31.0% Women 69.0%	623 Men 28.3% Women 71.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	49.2%
International students	0.8%	9.6%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	3,734	1,030
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	North Carolina South Carolina Florida Maryland Pennsylvania

Academics
Popular study areas	Visual & Performing Arts Health Professions Business Legal Profession Communications Technology	Health Professions Business Communication and Journalism Education English Language and Literature
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	9:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	68.2%	64.3%
Dropout rate	31.7%	35.0%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $100,913 Year 2: $110,643 Year 3: $117,926 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $101,633 Year 2: $84,653 Year 3: $91,743 Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $77,539 Year 2: $80,669 Year 3: $88,128 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $72,485 Year 2: $84,653 Year 3: $76,331 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $62,188 Year 2: $62,674 Year 3: $71,582 Law (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $51,042 Year 2: $52,420 Year 3: $67,413 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $61,328 Year 2: $61,651 Year 3: $57,696 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $55,459 Year 2: $55,026 Year 3: $57,289 Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,024 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $48,289 International Business (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: $46,756	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $80,044 Year 2: $86,867 Year 3: $94,565 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $80,503 Year 2: $80,198 Year 3: $81,445 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,160 Year 2: $58,152 Year 3: $59,896 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $49,373 Year 2: $55,512 Year 3: $59,500 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,296 Year 2: $40,821 Year 3: $48,278 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: $36,789 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $34,780 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,515 Year 2: $37,424 Year 3: $32,933 Human Services, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,438 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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