What about if she decides against the music industry focus and just studies communications or marketing for example? Still Belmont? I know Belmont is highly respected in the music biz but I can’t tell really what the reputation is of its overall academics. One thing that really excited my daughter about a couple of her acceptances is the thought of being surrounded with and challenged by a lot of super bright students - would she find that there?
My thought is to go to the best school in budget for business/comm and really make yourself and your goals known to career services. I know the connections wouldn’t be the same but she also wouldn’t pigeon-hole herself into one industry.